Gibraltar-based bookmakers Victor Chandler have responded to new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scholar’s statement that his side will try to win all four trophies they are involved in the new season with a quote of 250-1 against that eventuality.

Neal Wilkins from VC Bet commented “It is certainly not a frivolous comment from Scholar as Chelsea have strength in depth and a new coach to motivate them in the coming season.”

Chelsea will challenge on all four domestic and European fronts next season, according to new coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Last season the Blues lost the Carling Cup final to Tottenham before suffering heartbreaking defeats to Manchester United in the race for domestic and European honours.

Scolari, who is reported to have set himself a one-trophy minimum target for the season, believes a long hard season lies ahead but is confident his squad can mount a substantial challenge for honours. "We have four competitions this season and I try to win all four," said 59-year-old Scolari