Harry Redknapp: This is why Chelsea are now favourites to win the Premier League

HARRY REDKNAPP says Chelsea are favourites to win the Premier League due to their squad depth.

By Lewis Winter 

Harry Redknapp says Chelsea are now favourites to win the Premier League

Antonio Conte's Chelsea are six points clear at the top, and have won their last 10 games in the top-flight.

Eden Hazard missed last night's win over Sunderland with injury and Nemanja Matic was rested.

Willian and Cesc Fabregas came in for the pair and Redknapp says that quality off the bench puts them above the rest in the title race.

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Antonio Conte's Chelsea are top of the Premier League and six points clear of Liverpool

"They've got that option (to play Fabregas), they've got a strong squad," he said on talkSPORT.

"They can bring in Willian when Hazard's out. They've got such strength in depth.

"Chelsea are obviously favourites with the way it's going. But Manchester United are putting themselves back in the picture for the top four.

Antonio Conte has had an instant impact at Chelsea

"The top four is wide open. Two teams are going to miss out who you think should be in there.

"Chelsea have got a great run of games as well.

"The next four or five games they can keep winning and could create a decent gap for themselves."

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