Chelsea are NOT ready to win the Premier League, insists Paul Scholes as he highlights ‘lack of creativity’ as a major weakness after Wolves defeat and says Mason Mount and Kai Havertz need a year to develop
- Chelsea missed out on their chance to go top after a late defeat to Wolves
- Goals from Daniel Podence and Pedro Neto helped Wolves come from behind
- Despite a tight league, Paul Scholes feels it’s too early for this Chelsea team
- He said he still fancies the title race to be between Liverpool and Man City
Paul Scholes says it’s a year too early for Chelsea to challenge for the Premier League title.
Frank Lampard’s side fell to their second successive Premier League defeat with a stoppage time 2-1 defeat to Wolves thanks to a late Pedro Neto goal.
Chelsea have showed signs of improvements since last season after strengthening their side considerably in the summer.
Chelsea fell to a second successive Premier League defeat after a late Pedro Neto goal
Defeat meant that Chelsea missed out on the chance to go level with leaders Tottenham
Paul Scholes said that Chelsea are not ready to win the Premier League title this season
And the title races promises to be one of the closest and most exciting in years, with just five points separating the top ten so far.
But the former Manchester United man feels Liverpool and Manchester City will still be out of Chelsea’s reach.
He said: ‘I just think there’s a little bit a lack of creativity on the pitch. (N’Golo) Kante does what he does brilliantly well and he’s got two young players next to him in Mason Mount and Kai Havertz.
‘Who I think will be sensational players, but that’s why I don’t think they’ll win the league this year. It’s a bit early for them they’ll be up there, close to Manchester City and Liverpool I just don’t think they are that ready.
‘But in a year’s time with a bit of experience, know-how bit more quality they’ll be up there challenging.’
Chelsea would have gone level on points with Tottenham and Liverpool at the top of the table if they had held on after Olivier Giroud’s opening goal.
But goals from Daniel Podence and Neto mean they stay in fifth place and should Tottenham or Liverpool win in their clash on Wednesday, that would mean Chelsea would be six points off the top of the table.
In an unpredictable season Chelsea have strengthened and closed the gap to the top
Scholes still feels the title race will be between reigning holders Liverpool and Man City
Scholes added it will take time for Chelsea’s young stars to fulfill their potential but he has high hopes, especially for Mason Mount.
He said: ‘I think Frank’s doing a brilliant job with the team got an identity everyone knows way they play and whats expected of them.
‘I think the problem he’s got is creativity looking at the last two games, Everton they hardly created a chance.
‘I think they’ve got the players, they’re young players and will take time. Mason Mount could be a Frank Lampard he’s got the ability to win games for Chelsea. In years to come he will score lots of goals like Frank.’