Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Dismisses Title Contender Talk Despite Strong Start

Maresca emphasizes Chelsea's focus on long-term improvement as the team sits third in the Premier League standings.

Chelsea is currently third in the Premier League, nine points behind leaders Liverpool and one point behind Manchester City.
Under Enzo Maresca, Chelsea has lost only two of their 12 league matches this season, with defeats against Liverpool and Manchester City.
Maresca, in his first season as Chelsea manager, downplayed title race speculation, citing the need for a longer-term process to match rivals' stability.
The manager highlighted the years of continuity at clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool as a key factor in their current superiority.
Chelsea faces Aston Villa on Sunday, aiming to extend their four-match unbeaten streak in the league.