I don't think any right thinking Chelsea fans would expect a team that finished 10th last season to automatically compete for titles the following season just because we got a new manager. The main target for him, is finishing the team in the top4 anything less is unacceptable.
It seems I'm the only Chelsea fan who doesn't get hyped up easily; they see success, I see a struggling unbalanced team with too many dead words. Totteham would do wonders
I think a decent FA and Carabao Cup run and finishing in the top four would be classed as a successful first season for Alonso. He has had pre-season with his players and he is a brilliant manager therefore there can be no excuses if Chelsea fail to make an impact in the Premier League.
If you add Chelsea and Tottenham as contenders for the four Champions League spots alongside Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Aston Villa then you have six teams chasing four positions. Manchester City also have a new manager (Maresca) and he has to find immediate success. It will not be easy for the new managers.
Having said all that, I have a feeling that even after all of the money spent by Tottenham it will be Chelsea that will finish higher than them at the end of the season

@JollyGood if you want, you can use this tool:
https://talk2tag.com/tableague/index.php?liga_code=PLIt can provide a more interesting perspective on the game list and beyond.
Any suggestions, let me know.
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Info: day.month. time (UTC)I appreciate you sending the link, I will definitely take a look. If there any tools that can help or enhance this thread then I will use them.