Gullit: Chelsea Can Challenge Arsenal If Alonso Steadies Ship

Ruud Gullit believes Chelsea can rival Arsenal in the title race if Xabi Alonso can steady the ship at Stamford Bridge.

What happened. Ruud Gullit has explained what Xabi Alonso needs to do in order to mount a Premier League title bid at Chelsea. Gullit reckons Chelsea could rival Arsenal in the title race if Alonso can steady the ship at Stamford Bridge.

• Chelsea beat Fulham and Brighton but lost to Arsenal at the Emirates.
• Only Aston Villa and Ipswich conceded more in the opening two games.
• Gullit claims Alonso needs help from newly acquired experienced players.

“I like that the first thing Xabi Alonso did was go and bring more experience into this Che”

— Ruud Gullit

Chelsea will look to narrow the deficit after the international break.

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