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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Arsenal star, Ray Parlour has backed Chelsea to finish in the Premier League top-four position this season if they can get every player fit.<\/p>\n

Chelsea endured a terrifying few weeks before the 2022 FIFA World Cup break.<\/p>\n

The Blues are currently in the eighth position on the Premier League table with 21 points from 14 games.<\/p>\n

Graham Potter\u2019s side will face Bournemouth on Tuesday in their next Premier League tie.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Chelsea\u2019s chances of finishing top four, Parlour told talkSPORT: \u201cThey have got every chance. If they can get everybody fit, look at the squad of players they have got.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is very good. It is just about form now. Can they hit the ground running and start well when we start up on Boxing Day?\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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