The Wigan boss thinks Big Phil is a welcome addition to the Premier League and reckons it's a straight battle between Chelsea and Manchester United again for the title.

Scolari succeeded Avram Grant in the Stamford Bridge hotseat during the summer, with Latics playing a part in Grant's downfall by holding the Blues to a 1-1 draw in April – a result which in the long run was to cost them the title.

Bruce told the Evening Post: "Scolari has an unbelievable record in the world game.
"But this is his first club job for seven years and he is at Chelsea to test himself further.

"The Premier League is the best in the world and now we have one of the best coaches in the world.
"Before him, Chelsea had Jose Mourinho and Avram Grant who were excellent coaches too, and it's fantastic to pit your wits about people like that.

"Scolari has the resources available which are the envy of us all and I'm sure he'll do very well there.
"You can't write Chelsea off when it comes to the title. It was so close last season – it went right down to the wire.

"It wouldn't surprise me if it went the same way again, both Chelsea and Manchester United are exceptionally good teams.
"Liverpool and Arsenal will be hoping to win it, but I still think it will be between Chelsea and United."
While the visit of Scolari's side is a stand-out game in
Latics' fixture list, it's one which will test them to the limit.

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