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Chelsea news: Paul Scholes backs Blues to battle Man Utd and Man City for title
CHELSEA are still in the Premier League title race despite their slow start, says Paul Scholes.
Paul Scholes says Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United in title race
Chelsea currently sit three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City and Manchester United, who are both level on points after their unbeaten start.
And former United midfielder Scholes is refusing to write off Chelsea, who stormed to the title last season under Antonio Conte.
Chelsea can go level on points with City when they take on Pep Guardiola’s side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (5:30pm).
"They [Manchester City] played well and scored a lot of goals," Scholes said.
Chelsea and Manchester City go head to head at Stamford Bridge on Saturday
There is Chelsea as well, who after a slow start have picked up
"They have been the most entertaining team going forward in the league. But, I don't think their defence has been tested yet this season.
"Liverpool had Mane sent off and it was a little bit easier for them.
"United have a team capable of scoring goals and also defending well.
"You need both aspects to win the Premier League. With City we'll have to wait and see.
"There is Chelsea as well, who after a slow start have picked up.
"I think so [United are title contenders]. From the first few games, they have a squad capable of winning the league.
"It's still early at the end of the day. From what I think, they have a chance of winning the league."