Premier League title rivals all face issues but Chelsea’s are the most pressing | Karen Carney


Next few weeks could shape season’s destiny and right now Liverpool look bang in form while Chelsea cannot find fluidity

It is clear there is a three-horse race for the Premier League title as we enter a crucial phase that could have a huge influence on where the trophy ends up. The games are coming thick and fast and the side that navigate the next month most smoothly could make themselves frontrunners.

The three teams have very different styles, which makes it a more exciting battle. Manchester City are the side I would pay to watch because of their buildup and team play. Opponents know what City are going to do but are usually unable to stop them thanks to the bewildering level of attacking talent at Pep Guardiola’s disposal. Sometimes, though, that brilliance is not enough to win games, as Crystal Palace proved by defensively blocking and making themselves difficult to break down, leading to rare individual errors from City.

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