Craving Arteta-style continuity, Maresca targets raid on Arsenal to raise mood

Last week the coach felt the need to point out the differences between securing Premier League points and playing the game on PlayStation.

IN THE PINK: Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca during a training session at at Cobham Training Ground, London. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Judged by the league table alone, it was easy to understand Enzo Maresca’s frustration at the reaction from some inside Stamford Bridge to Chelsea’s victory over Leicester City last Sunday.

It may have taken a solitary goal from Marc Cucurella to secure the win but victory moved Maresca’s side above Manchester City and into fourth place and to within six points of Arsenal ahead of tomorrow’s visit to the Emirates Stadium.