‘Chelsea will win the Premier League next season’ — Former Serie A and LaLiga top scorer declares

Chelsea’s statement 3-0 demolition of Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final didn’t just turn heads, it convinced one of Europe’s most respected former strikers that something special is brewing.

Christian Vieri, once the top scorer in both Serie A and LaLiga, believes Enzo Maresca’s side are primed for a Premier League takeover.

Christian Vieri sees his country man Enzo Maresca as the real difference-maker for Chelsea going into the new season.

The Italian tactician, who spent years alongside Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, has already won two trophies in his debut season with Chelsea and steered the Blues to a top-four Premier League finish.

But Vieri argues that it is the footballing identity, not just results, that sets this Chelsea side apart, saying, “It wasn’t just about high pressing. It was possession-based, organised football with fast players, quality and power.”

For Vieri, the influence of Guardiola is unmistakable, but so too is Maresca’s own stamp of structure and adaptability.

Chelsea’s rise under Maresca was capped off by a dominant performance in the Club World Cup, where they stunned treble-winning PSG.

That 3-0 rout was a statement not just of quality, but of intent. The squad, powered by the midfield presence of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, the spark of Cole Palmer, and the flair of Joao Pedro, is young, hungry, and finally showing balance.

Vieri insists the team isn’t just one for the future. “For me, Chelsea will win the Premier League next season and be a contender for the Champions League,” he declared. And now, that bold prediction is being backed by serious momentum.