Keown believes Chelsea has the potential to be a Champions League team. The club has a long history of success under owner Roman Abramovich, winning numerous trophies in the past two decades. Keown thinks this experience and resources make Chelsea a team suited for Champions League football.

Chelsea's recent defeat to Newcastle, with a player sent off, has created an opportunity for them to still qualify. Despite this setback, Keown thinks Chelsea still has a good chance of making it to the Champions League.