EPL: Prove you're the favorite to win the title, says Tuchel to Chelsea's players.

Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea's manager, has challenged his players to show why they are the favorites to win the Premier League this season. 

When Chelsea takes on Brentford this weekend, Tuchel wants his players to take chances and play freely. 

This was stated by the former PSG manager during his pre-match press conference on Friday, before of Chelsea's encounter against Brentford on Saturday. 

Tuchel's side now sit atop the Premier League table ahead of their match against Brentford.

"We want to show that we deserve to be the favorites [to win the Premier League title], and it requires a specific mentality," Tuchel added. 

We couldn't be more mistaken if we assumed that having a favorite means things will be simple. If being the favorite implies we're still in for a battle, then that's exactly what we'll get. 

"We have to take chances and play with a certain amount of freedom, because you can't win anything if you're afraid of losing."