Chelsea is the 4th favorite of the bookies compared to other teams because they made such a big overhaul? Maresca being the new coach there may still be hope for change, but still not sure Chelsea will do it significantly.
Yeah, I also think it is a big surprise that Chelse is the fourth favorite considering their performance last season. I'd put Tottenham or Aston Villa at the fourth based on last season placements. Transfers do change things but they have a bumpy transfer records IMO. Not sure if their transfers will massively improve their performance even if they do well in pre-season. Even Liverpool do quite well but their odds are still lower compared to Arsenal, so who knows if the numbers will change significantly latter. CMIIW.
Actually is very shocking that Chelsea is on the top 4 of the board, though am not a Chelsea fan but this coming season is not last season, it doesn't mean that Chelsea performance last season will make them not to perform well this season, and also is not because Tottenham or Aston Villa pass them in the Table last season that Chelsea won't pass them this season because each season that passes different clubs improves in one way or the order so don't start judging when the season has not start. transfer do change you are right but you saying that in the case of Chelsea they do not have any rough or bumpy transfer this summer in my opinion.
Anyone expecting that Chelsea will not have a good performance this season is confused in his prediction because out of all the big clubs that are striving to recover Chelsea has been the more improved club and if they continue this way. They are likely to expect good result.