Liverpool's Jamie Carragher believes Chelsea, not defending
champions Manchester United, are favourites to win the Premier
League this season.
The 29-year-old England international defender has enjoyed success
in Europe and domestic cup competitions but admits an elusive
league title is the team's main ambition heading into the 2007-08
campaign.
And despite United's squad strengthening this summer, Carragher
expects Chelsea to be the team to beat.
"United may be the champions but Chelsea are really the ones you
have to use as your yardstick," he said.
"With Petr Cech being back at his peak, there is no better keeper
and John Terry in front of him is going to give Chelsea a real
chance again.
"The team which finishes above Chelsea will win it this
season.
"United are a great side and have strengthened again. Carlos Tevez
would make a big difference to their chances. Hopefully, they won't
get him," Carragher quipped.
