Are Maresca's Chelsea title contenders?

At the weekend, Chelsea overcame their biggest test yet under Enzo Maresca and they did it in style. A 4-3 win away at their bitter rivals Tottenham, has seen them go up to second place in the table. 

So, are Chelsea “back” - and are they real title contenders?

With the current champions, Manchester City, caught on the ropes. Can Chelsea close the gap between themselves and league leaders Liverpool.

Ayo is joined by Phil Hay and Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:29 Spurs v Chelsea
00:02:42 How far the club has progressed
00:09:00 Maresca’s player relationship
00:12:57 Are Chelsea in the title race?
00:22:54 Maresca’s young squad
00:28:34 Chelsea’s squad depth
00:34:47 Chelsea’s upcoming fixtures
00:37:57 Maresca’s toughness
00:40:25 Final comments

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