Thomas Tuchel rejects idea that Romelu Lukaku makes Chelsea title favourites

Romelu Lukaku is back at Chelsea (Rebecca Naden/PA)

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel dismissed suggestions his side are Premier League title favourites following the club-record capture of Romelu Lukaku.

Belgium striker Lukaku, who will not be available for Saturday’s season opener against Crystal Palace, completed a headline-grabbing return to Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening, costing a reported £97.5million from Inter Milan.