But while Pep Guardiola's serial champions can never be counted out, there are no other serious contenders for the Premier League crown. ASTON VILLA (Current position: 3rd)Why they believe they can make the top fiveThey’ve done most of the hard work. With Cole Palmer getting fitter by the day, Chelsea should look to threaten in the run-inThe key man Chelsea need to see more from until end of the seasonLiam Delap. Across the last 20 league games they have won just six. Fellow forward Cody Gakpo also only has two goals in his last 15 league games and that must change, plus the vulnerabilities of the defence are glaringly obvious.

Source: Daily Mail February 09, 2026 23:00 UTC