“They have been really impressive this season having lost to only Manchester City and Liverpool but as time goes on I feel their performance will reduce but they do have a chance of finishing in the top four” – Gary Neville has shared his thoughts on where he believes Chelsea will finish in the Premier League following their loss to Liverpool.

Despite the weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool, there remains a positive outlook for Chelsea’s season. Although they lost to the league leaders, Enzo Maresca was pleased with the team’s performance.

The match also saw the return of Reece James and Romeo Lavia to the starting lineup, with the club captain making his first appearance of the season.

Chelsea fans were pleased with Reece James and Romeo Lavia’s performances, as both played nearly an hour before being substituted to manage their fitness for the upcoming fixtures. Pundits weren’t too harsh on the Blues, with Gary Neville offering a relatively positive analysis. However, he did express some criticism toward Cole Palmer’s performance.

Neville remains confident that Chelsea will secure a top-four finish in the Premier League. Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, he explained, “I watched Chelsea against City, and despite the loss, I still predicted them to finish in the top four. I saw something promising again in their game against Liverpool.”

He added, “I believe Jackson can be a valuable part of a successful squad. But if Chelsea bring in a world-class striker and goalkeeper, they could really challenge the top three teams in the coming seasons.”

Chelsea need to regroup for their upcoming Premier League clash with Newcastle, following their only losses this season against Liverpool and Manchester City, which still leaves them in contention for a top-four spot. The Blues will host Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, and it’s a crucial opportunity to get back on track.

Several key players will get a break during Thursday’s Conference League match, as Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, and Wesley Fofana were not included in the squad for the competition’s group stages.

Gary Neville has weighed in on Chelsea’s prospects in the Premier League, even after their recent 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. Despite the loss, Neville remains optimistic about the Blues’ potential this season. He highlighted that the performance at Anfield still showed signs of progress under Enzo Maresca, indicating that Chelsea have the quality to challenge for a top-four finish.

Neville expressed confidence that Chelsea could secure a spot in the top four by the end of the season, citing their resilience and ability to compete with top teams. He noted that their losses this season have come against formidable opponents like Liverpool and Manchester City, suggesting that Chelsea are not far off from being a consistent top-tier team.

Furthermore, Neville pointed out that with the addition of a world-class striker and goalkeeper, Chelsea could pose a significant threat to the current top three in the league in the coming years. For now, though, he believes they have enough talent to contend for a Champions League place, especially if they can maintain consistency and capitalize on their strong performances in upcoming matches.