{
  "id": 5028383,
  "title": "EPL: ‘They’re now above Chelsea’ – Carragher names biggest title challengers after transfer deadline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/epl-theyre-now-above-chelsea-carragher-names-biggest-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:56:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/epl-theyre-now-above-chelsea-carragher-names-biggest-title-challengers-after-transfer-deadline/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has declared that Manchester City have overtaken Chelsea in terms of strength following the signing of Enzo Fernandez. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher anticipated that the Cityzens will end the season above the Blues. He praised the attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro, but emphasized that Enzo's departure has altered the dynamics at Chelsea. Carragher remarked that Chelsea would have enjoyed a successful season without losing their key player, Enzo Fernandez. He also noted that Manchester City have significantly improved since the start of the transfer window, and their revamped midfield will enable them to challenge for the title. Carragher confidently stated that Man City is now the biggest challenger to Arsenal, positioning them as the leading contenders and possibly the only team capable of truly contesting the title with Arsenal following the loss of Rodri.",
  "summary": "Liverpool icon, Jamie Carragher has said that Manchester City have surpassed Chelsea in strength following the signing of Enzo Fernandez. He predicted that the Cityzens will finish above the Blues in the league standings this season. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher added that the London club have lost an important player from their squad. He […] EPL: ‘They’re now above Chelsea’ – Carragher…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}