Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has hailed Santi Cazorla's impact at Arsenal
Friday 28 September 2012 18:10, UK
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Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has praised Santi Cazorla for making light of the transition from Spain ahead of Saturday's clash with Arsenal.
Unbeaten
Arsene Wenger's side have made an unbeaten start to the season adding to speculation that they can land a first trophy since 2005 and Di Matteo expects them to be among the challengers.
"I said at the start of the season they would be challenging for the league," Di Matteo said.
"I'm not sure anyone believed me, but that's the way I saw it. I haven't changed my mind.
"They have signed some very good, interesting players.
"They have been playing the same kind of football for many years, so they'll be up there with the other teams."
Asked if he regarded this as a clash between two Premier League title contenders, Di Matteo added: "It looks that way at this minute. It will be, yes.
"It's very competitive. All these teams have signed players to improve their team. There might even be a late runner coming back in."
