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Sarri downplays Chelsea's title chances despite beating Arsenal

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Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri watches the game closely [COURTESY]

Maurizio Sarri insisted his Chelsea side won’t be title challengers this season despite a 3-2 victory over Arsenal making it two wins from two.

The Blues went two up through Pedro and Alvaro Morata in a stunning opening half-hour, but Unai Emery’s men drew level before the break thanks to goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alex Iwobi.

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