Are Chelsea actually good again?

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Chelsea's decision to sack Mauricio Pochettino baffled many fans and neutrals alike, but after seven matches in the 2024-25 Premier League season, Enzo Maresca has the Blues sitting comfortably in fourth.

But are they actually good again? Is Maresca really just a Guardiola disciple? How much of their success is down to Cole Palmer becoming the best player in the Premier League?

Joe Devine, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are joined by Liam Twomey, The Athletic's Chelsea Correspondent, to see if Chelsea's trajectory will continue to point upwards.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Are Chelsea actually good again?
00:20 How Chelsea better than last season?
01:26 Tactical Changes
03:39 Cole Palmer, Chelsea's True Star
08:58 How Chelsea create tensions in defences
11:06 Is Maresca playing Pep-lite football?
12:26 Other changes from the Pochettino to Maresca era
15:29 What are some potential concerns?
22:22 Why footballers should buy dishwashers | The Athletic FC Newsletter
22:51 What are Chelsea's expectations for the season?

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