Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has candidly admitted that his team is not yet ready to challenge Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title. 
Despite a strong start to the season, Maresca believes that Chelsea still has a long way to go before they can be considered serious contenders.
Chelsea has had an impressive start to the 2024/2025 Premier League season. The Blues are currently sitting in fourth place on the league table, having won four of their six matches. They have scored 15 goals, making them the top scorers in the division. However, Maresca remains cautious about their title aspirations.
In a recent press conference, Maresca shared his thoughts on Chelsea's current standing and their future prospects. "I really don't think we can compete with City and Arsenal," Maresca stated.
"The reason why is that City are working with the same manager for nine years, Arsenal for five years. It's something that if you want to compete for important things, you need that time. We are three months in. It's a huge difference. I'm really convinced that we cannot compete with that club. The target is to improve and slowly, slowly go close to them. But we are not in this moment ready for that."
While Maresca acknowledges the positive atmosphere created by their early successes, he emphasizes the need for patience and continued development. "When you win games it always creates energy, trust, confidence," he said. "But the players are the first to recognize when the team plays well or not. The results are helping but they are convinced because they can see clearly the purpose and identity we have."
Chelsea's next match is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2024, against Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge. This fixture will be crucial for Chelsea as they aim to maintain their strong start to the season and continue building momentum.
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