Michael Essien has tipped his former club Chelsea to win the Premier League title following their strong start to the season.

The Blues are unbeaten after matchday 8 and joint-top of the Premier League, level on points with Liverpool and Manchester City.

According to Essien, who enjoyed a successful time at the club, believes the squad assembled by Italian gaffer Maurizio Sarri can clinch the league title following their strong start to the campaign.

"It's been good. They have had a very good start. They are playing very good football at the moment, winning games. Fingers crossed that will continue to the end. They can win it. The Premier League is there to be won, so fingers crossed," the Ghanaian told the club's website.

After the international break, Chelsea host Manchester United in what is certainly one of the biggest games of the season.