Avram Grant, the former Chelsea manager, expects Luiz Felipe Scolari to bring the Premier League title back to Stamford Bridge this season.

The Israeli, who was sacked by Chelsea in May, says the squad his successor has assembled is the strongest in the Premier League and should go on to bring success to the club.

"In the last few months, there have been big changes at Chelsea," Grant said. "I think they are now better than Manchester United or Arsenal.

"Scolari is a good coach and can bring success to Chelsea. Chelsea have a good chance of winning the Premier League."

Grant led Chelsea to two finals after succeeding Jose Mourinho last September - losing to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carling Cup and Manchester United in the Champions League. Chelsea also finished runners-up to United in the Premier League but Grant says he still has faith in his ability as a manager.

"When I took over Chelsea after Jose Mourinho was fired, the English press and some Chelsea players did not believe in my ability," he said. "But I proved that to them in the last two or three months when Chelsea nearly won three competitions."