4 reasons why Chelsea CAN win the league.

After winning the Champions League for the first time last season, Roberto Di Matteo's men will be looking to develop and build upon their triumph in Munich by adding the Premier Legaue title this season. I write this now as Chelsea are drawing 1-1 away at Arsenal after 43 minutes.

1. Plently of creativity: The summer signings of Eden Hazard and Oscar have most definitely added a lot more balance and fluidity to Chelsea's attacking midfield options. Along with Juan Mata, they have many options if an injury occurs, and each option is as good as the next. Each player in this position has similar characteristics to those at Barcelona. Small, quick and nimble. For me, the stand out player has to be Hazard, and if Chelsea were to keep him fit throughout the season he can create many assists and contribute with at least 15 goals to help mount a challenge.

2. Torres?: After last seasons disaster, Fernando Torres is showing signs that he is coming back to his best. He was second to Didier Drogba, but after his move to China, Torres is now spearheading Chelsea's attack. I write this after Torres has scored a very smart and technical goal against Arsenal, which can only be promising for Chelsea fans. The only problem is that if Torres does get injured, the only back up is Daniel Sturridge, who hasn't been anywhere near as good as he was at the start of last season. Keep him fit and he will score.

3. The skipper's focused: Under AVB Chelsea's defence was very leaky indeed, but Di Matteo seems to have sorted that out and Terry's decision to retire from International football is a massive boost. Despite it being a big loss for England, losing one of their most influential and controversial leaders, Chelsea will be relishing having their captain fully fit after every international break. This seems even more important as David Luis' defending still seems very shaky and Gary Cahill hasn't seen too much first team football so far this season.

4. Manchester mayhem: The final reason why Chelsea can win the league is because defending champions Manchester City, and strong contenders Manchester United are both leaking goals. Vidic has been ruled out for 3 months, and with Phil Jones and Chris Smalling still out, there are definite gaps in their back four. Man City have also been shaky, breaking up the Lescott Kompany partnership a few times this season has been a bad decision, and Alexander Kolarov's defending is very questionable.


Dan