{"id":1745,"date":"2026-08-21T06:22:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1745"},"modified":"2026-08-21T06:22:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:22:49","slug":"john-terry-predicts-chelseas-first-five-games-of-premier-league-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1745","title":{"rendered":"John Terry predicts Chelsea’s first five games of Premier League season"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There is not long to go until the new Premier League campaign kicks off, and there is a lot of excitement at Chelsea right now.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea<\/a> have had a very bright transfer window, bringing in the likes of Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n

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Ahead of next Monday\u2019s opener against Fulham at Craven Cottage, John Terry<\/a> has predicted how the Blues\u2019 first five games will go.<\/p>\n

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Where will Chelsea finish in the Premier League in 2026\/27?<\/h3>\n

Let’s hear how you think Xabi Alonso will get on this season\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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John Terry predicts four wins out of five<\/h2>\n

Terry is confident that Chelsea will get off to a good start and beat Fulham 2-1 in their upcoming west London derby.<\/p>\n

He shared that and the rest of his predictions for Chelsea\u2019s opening fixtures on his official TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The former central defender is also backing his old side to beat Brighton & Hove Albion, Hull City and Brentford.<\/p>\n

However, he expects Chelsea to draw 1-1 when they travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal in September. Arsenal are favourites for the title, and it was easy to see why last Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Gunners completely dismantled Manchester City, who are expected to be their closest challengers this season, in the Community Shield. <\/p>\n

The Community Shield may only be a friendly, but City\u2019s performance was still concerning. They are also without their legendary manager Pep Guardiola, who was replaced by Enzo Maresca<\/a> in June.<\/p>\n

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Early days, but what similarities and differences have you noticed between Enzo Maresca\u2019s Man City and Chelsea sides?<\/h3>\n

Arsenal have torn Man City apart in the Community Shield!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Maresca wants to sign Enzo Fernandez<\/a> to strengthen his City side, but Chelsea\u2019s self-imposed deadline for the midfielder to be sold has now passed, making it very likely that he will remain at Stamford Bridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fernandez and Chelsea are looking for revenge against Fulham after losing 2-1 to them in the same fixture last season.<\/p>\n

Chelsea had a back four<\/a> of Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella on the night but will have a very different-looking defence next Monday after the sales of Chalobah and Cucurella. Adarabioyo is also training with a group away from the first team right now.<\/p>\n

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