Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Chelsea’s current form is a result of Enzo Maresca publicly saying the Blues aren’t in the title race. Following the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday it means Chelsea are now on a run of one win in their last seven league games.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has faulted Enzo Maresca for Chelsea's collapse this season, pointing at the exact point that manager wrongly turned it around.

As Saturday demonstrated, visits to play Manchester City often expose the unvarnished reality of where Chelsea really are

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has rallied around Pep Guardiola and said the struggling Manchester City boss needs support.

A run of two wins in seven European games left City’s Champions League knockout-phase hopes under threat. Read more at straitstimes.com.

After Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brentford, Enzo Maresca's side were looking in a commanding position in the race to finish in the Premier League top four.

In November, he suggested that Jamie Vardy was the best English striker of his generation, better even than Wayne Rooney or Harry Kane. He also claimed that League One side Barrow and then a doomed Southampton were the “worst” possible opponents for his Chelsea side, who went on to score five in both games.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has compared forward Cole Palmer's influence on the team to that of Premier League top scorer Mohamed Salah on Liverpool.

Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella shared a humorous photo on social media despite the Blues’ defeat to Man City in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca’s side took an early lead after capitalising on a mistake by Abdukodir Khusanov, with Noni Madueke finding the net.

As well as forking out a total of £202million on the former Brighton stars, Chelsea also lured former head coach Graham Potter from the Amex in 2022, before sacking him seven months later.

In terms of team news, Chelsea have a few players ruled out for the clash with the Hammers, including injured defenders Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile. Blues midfielder Romeo Lavia is also expected to miss out due to injury along with youngster Omari Kellyman while winger Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended.