David
Moyes says Chelsea are as good any team in the Premier League, despite
Antonio Conte's side trailing leaders Manchester City by 11 points.
Chelsea have experienced a stuttering start to their title defence, losing
three of their opening 15 games after only suffering five defeats throughout
the whole of last season.
But West Ham manager Moyes was keen to praise the reigning champions ahead
of their Saturday lunchtime fixture, which is live on Sky Sports Premier
League.
"I'm not an expert on Chelsea but I think how they played last year was
fantastic," Moyes said.
"I think they've got numerous good players, I think maybe just a slow start
to the season might have just caught them out a little bit.
"Manchester City have been so strong from day one, but I think Chelsea on
their day are a match for anyone in the Premier League.
"They proved that last year and I think they are probably doing that a bit
more now as well."
Both Moyes' former clubs Everton and Manchester United feature on Derby Day
this Sunday, live on Sky Sports Premier League, and the Scot was keen to
extend his support to both sides.
"They're really hard to call the derbies, I think the Manchester derby is
the two best teams playing against each other," he added.
"It might favour Manchester United being at Old Trafford because of the home
advantage, but Manchester City have been good wherever they've gone this
season.
"I think at Everton it was always difficult going to Anfield, over the years
we played against some great Liverpool teams.
"By the end of my time we had managed to finish above Liverpool the last two
years in a row, but I've got to say from where I have been I want Everton to
win and I want Manchester United to win."
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