Chelsea's Title Chase: A Long Road Ahead

Chelsea's recent form has been impressive, but their coach, Enzo Maresca, isn't getting carried away. He thinks it's way too soon to talk about them being in the title race. Even if they beat Arsenal, Maresca believes there's still a long way to go. The Blues are currently in second place, just six points behind Arsenal. A win against the Gunners would bring them closer, but Maresca isn't focusing on that. He's looking ahead to the months of February and March, when the real title race usually heats up. Maresca has been here before. Last season, Chelsea were in a similar position, but they fell away during the Christmas period. This time, he's trying to manage expectations, especially with a young squad. He doesn't want to hype them up too early. Chelsea's main goal this season isn't to win the title. They know they're still behind Arsenal and Manchester City. Instead, they're focusing on challenging for the title next season. For now, they're taking it one game at a time. The return of Cole Palmer is a big boost for Chelsea. He's been out since September, and his presence could make a big difference. However, Arsenal are in good form too, having beaten Barcelona 3-0. It's going to be a tough game.