Chelsea's win at Tottenham looks have left an impression on Gary Neville, who cannot see how they won't push for the Premier League title.
The Blues rode an early storm in north London before Thomas Tuchel's tweaks saw them dominate the second-half and run out 3-0 winners.
It means Chelsea have now won four of their opening five games as they look to build on last season's Champions League triumph.
Tuchel has enjoyed his first summer transfer window and will now attempt to win England's top flight at his first attempt.
Neville has cited Chelsea's strength in depth as another major perk as he highlighted flaws in their title other title rivals.
"This Chelsea team will challenge for the title. - I can't see any way they won't," he said on the Gary Neville Podcast.
"Of course, they can get injuries but look at the bench and forget the first-team. They seem to have everything.
"At this moment in time, I do believe Liverpool aren't the team of a few years ago, even though they're very good.
"City just haven't got that striker, Manchester United are doing OK but they're not the team of Chelsea.
"Manchester United's team performance at West Ham was nothing like the one of Chelsea's at Spurs - that's a proper team performance.
"If Manchester United win this league, it will be through momentum and moments. But Chelsea are a better team than Manchester United when you watch them. Our eyes don't lie."
Neville had originally tipped City for the title as they aimed to go back-to-back once again under Pep Guardiola.
Failing to land a striker could be a major blow and they've already dropped five points this term.
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Before the season kicked off the Sky Sports pundit felt, irrespective of whether they added a striker, that they would be the team to beat.
He said: "You've still got to go with Man City at this point because of what they've done over the last few years [regardless of what happens with Kane.
"Chelsea have still got to prove themselves, Manchester United have got to prove themselves, Liverpool have got to prove they can get back to that level where they were before."
City will travel to Chelsea on Saturday in what is a heavyweight clash.
Guardiola's side won this fixture last term, but that was while Frank Lampard was still in charge.
Since Tuchel's arrival the Blues have beaten City three times in three different competition, including the European Cup final in Porto back in the summer.
