December 24th 2024.
Enzo Maresca has been making waves in the Premier League as the manager of Chelsea, who have surprisingly emerged as a contender for the title this season. Maresca is confident that his team, along with Liverpool, Arsenal, and a fourth team, will be in the running for the coveted trophy.
At the moment, Liverpool is leading the pack with a four-point advantage, thanks to their impressive performance under new manager Arne Slot. Chelsea, on the other hand, have been a pleasant surprise under Maresca, who joined the Premier League after managing Leicester City. Arsenal, who have come close to winning the title under Mikel Arteta, are currently in third place. Nottingham Forest, who have had a sensational first half of the season, are occupying the final Champions League spot.
Another team that has exceeded expectations is Bournemouth, who are in fifth place. Following closely behind are Aston Villa, who finished in the top four last season, and defending champions Manchester City. However, City has had a rough start to the season, winning less than half of their games and slipping to seventh place, 12 points behind Liverpool.
Despite their recent struggles, Maresca believes that City will still be in the title race towards the end of the season. He attributes their current slump to injuries, as they have been without key players like Ballon d'Or winner Rodri. Maresca, who used to manage City, has faith in their ability to bounce back.
As for Chelsea, Maresca acknowledges that they are currently exceeding expectations, both in terms of their style of play and points earned. However, he remains focused on improving his players and the team as a whole, rather than feeling pressure to win the title. He hopes that in the future, they will be in a position to compete for the trophy, but for now, the reality is that they are in second place at the halfway point of the season.
Maresca also gives credit to Liverpool for their fantastic performance since the start of the season, noting that their squad has experienced the thrill of winning a trophy, which has given them an edge. Despite this, he is happy with where his team currently stands.
Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from their recent goalless draw against Everton when they face Fulham on Boxing Day. Fulham manager Marco Silva recognizes the strength of Chelsea and their impressive transfer spending. He also praises their young players for performing well under pressure, making them a formidable opponent for his team.
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