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Alex Crook has named Chelsea as leading title contenders, praising Xabi Alonso's efforts and the support from the hierarchy in the transfer market.
talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook has praised Chelsea's championship prospects for the new season. He believes the Blues are capable of mounting a serious challenge for the trophy.
Crook highlighted the work of head coach Xabi Alonso and the club's active management in the transfer market:
Chelsea could very well be the team to pose the biggest challenge for the title. Alonso is clearly a very talented manager, despite not having the best of times at Real Madrid. Moreover, the club hierarchy has provided him with excellent support during the summer transfer window.
