Despite Chelsea’s fine start to the season, not many viewed Chelsea as a team that will fight for the title race this season.

However, following Chelsea’s current form, and the decline of Manchester City, with Arsenal also not yet at their best, Chelsea may be the team to go on and fight Liverpool for the title.

Chelsea are currently third in the league, with a point behind second-placed Manchester City, and six points behind league leaders Liverpool.

For Emmanuel Petit, Chelsea can be a threat in the title race, with a good run of form from now till Christmas.

“They’ve played all those games so far against top teams and they are third – only six points behind Liverpool,” the former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder told Premier League Productions.

“They played very tough games at the start of the season – Manchester City in their first game. I still believe when I look at the schedule, especially starting from January – they are all winnable.

“If they can continue until Christmas time with what they are doing, they will be a big threat in the title race.”