Gary Cahill: 'We're aiming for the league'

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill believes that his side are capable of landing the Premier League title this season, despite suggestions that the club are going through a transitional period.

Jose Mourinho has played down his side's chances of landing silverware this season, but Cahill has said that the squad are ready to compete on all fronts.

Cahill admits that it will be a tight race for the league this season, but claimed that his side have put themselves in "a good position" heading into the New Year.

"The gaffer has touched on that it's a bit of a transitional period," he told The Mirror. "But at the same time, we have the quality to be competing in the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.

"We're in touching distance of the other teams. It's going to be entertaining and will go to the wire, but as long as we stay in there, we're in with a shout.

"Everybody who has a chance of winning the league will want to win it. That's what we're aiming to do, along with some other fantastic teams. We know it'll be tough but we have put ourselves in a good position. As long as we can stay in there, the second half of the season will be massive for us."

Chelsea face Southampton on New Year's Day.