Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea are 'ahead of expectations' - but maintains Blues are NOT in the title race despite excellent start with his side second in the table
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Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea are 'ahead of expectations' - but maintains Blues are NOT in the title race despite excellent start with his side second in the table

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Enzo Maresca has claimed that his Chelsea side are 'ahead of his expectations' in their development as a team but still insists the Blues are not in the title race. Enzo Maresca has claimed that his Chelsea side are 'ahead of his expectations' The Italian has played down the Blues' title chances, however, despite a fine start to the season Chelsea have won eight of their first 14 leaving them in the heady heights of second He said: 'In terms of points and how we want to play on and off the ball, I was convinced we'd reach that moment but not so early. But Maresca played down any prospect of them lifting the Premier League come May and claimed they are not on the level of last year's top two Manchester City and Arsenal, despite those sides having mixed campaigns so far. Arne Slot's Liverpool remain seven points clear of Chelsea despite drawing with Newcastle Champions Manchester City went seven without a win and their performances have dipped Maresca still doesn't think his side are on the level of Arsenal despite them lying in third The manager chastised Noni Madueke for his work rate in the week 'Things can change quick in football.

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