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Aug 5
52m 27s

Are Chelsea in the title race?

Talksport
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Sam Matterface is alongside talkSPORT's Alex Crook and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto to continue the build up to the Premier League season!


Coming up: We ask if Chelsea can kick on from their successful summer and challenge for the Premier League, we ask if Crystal Palace turbulent summer will impact the start of their season, and what chance have Brentford got under Keith Andrews?


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