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BBC pundits predict Chelsea's top-four finish in EPL for 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:27 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

BBC pundits predict Chelsea's top-four finish in EPL for 2026-27

Summary

Five BBC Sport pundits express confidence in Chelsea's chances for a top-four finish in the 2026-27 Premier League season. Chris Waddle predicts Chelsea will finish second, highlighting the value of veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson. Pat Nevin and Nedum Onuoha both back Chelsea for a fourth-place finish, citing the attacking trio of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers as critical to the team’s success. Last season, Chelsea was included in all 35 top-four predictions but ended up finishing 10th, making this year’s expectation significant.

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Key Details

•Chris Waddle predicts Chelsea to finish second in the EPL.
•Pat Nevin and Nedum Onuoha support a fourth-place finish.
•Chelsea aims to improve after finishing 10th last season.
•Experts praise the attacking potential of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers.
•Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson's experience seen as valuable on the pitch.

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12:27 PMYahoo Sports — BBC Sport pundit predictions - 'Joao Pedro, Palmer and Rogers makes me back Chelsea'

What they're saying

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Last season, Chelsea figured in all 35 top-four predictions, and finished 10th. This time, they are in 21/28 predictions, with five people backing them to be runners-up. Having Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson in the team will be like having a coach on the pitch.
— Yahoo Sports

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