Enzo Maresca unmoved on Chelsea title chances but says Man City ‘will be there’

Chelsea are four points behind leaders Liverpool while Man City are 12 adrift

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca does not believe Man City’s title defence is over. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Enzo Maresca has backed Manchester City to bounce back into Premier League title contention and said it is “just reality” that Chelsea are not in the hunt themselves.

Maresca’s Blues host Fulham on Boxing Day lying second in the table, and are only four points adrift of leaders Liverpool, having played one match more.