My most concern now is if Chelsea will not slide into the relegation zone in the seasons ahead, because with the current happening around the club it looks like no significant attempts were made to revive the club and the club's performance in the last season was nothing to write home about. I don't understand what is happening with the club because not much has been heard from Chelsea in the current transfer market, other clubs are already signing big players and the premier league is about to start.
I think they know they are not a contender this season. They may aim at top four which is still very hard to finish for Chelsea. This season Manchester City is better, Arsenal is better, Liverpool is again a contender, there is also Tottenham and Manchester United so Chelsea may not see top places. They may save some money and be prepared for next season for the championship. It's impossible for them to win anything this year.
Yes, the competition in the English league competition from year to year is always increasing. almost all teams did some player reshuffle. but in the English league it is very difficult to determine which club will be the best. If you look at the activities of the transfer market and the results of the pre-season, it is certain that Manchester City will be victorious again this season. Then from a top club, Chelsea has very little activity, so it can be predicted that Chelsea will have a little difficulty getting on the championship path.