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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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  • •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.

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