Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says his side are not in the title race despite their impressive start to the season. The Blues sit third in the Premier League, a point behind second-placed Manchester City and nine adrift of leaders Liverpool.

Despite their high position in the table, Maresca played down hopes of Chelsea clinching the Premier League trophy in his first season

Liverpool’s fast start and Manchester City’s unusual slide make it easy to overlook Chelsea’s climb up to third place in the English Premier League.

Chelsea may be third in the Premier League table but head coach Enzo Maresca said his young side were not part of the title race and solely concentrating on improving in every match.

Victory over Aston Villa on Sunday would be a seventh in 13 league games under the Italian who has made an impactful start since succeeding Pochettino.

Enzo Maresca addresses Premier League title challenge as Chelsea boss delivers Enzo Fernandez verdict - Blues sit third in the table ahead of Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca does not believe Chelsea are in the Premier League title race despite sitting third in the table.