‘We are not ready’: Enzo Maresca plays down title talk after fightback at Spurs

Chelsea head coach hails ‘perfect’ 4-3 away victory
‘The fans can dream … the important thing is we improve’

Enzo Maresca continued to play down Chelsea’s title chances after they heightened the pressure on Ange Postecoglou by fighting back from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday.

Maresca’s improving young team were left with a mountain to climb after making a dreadful start at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Spurs dreaming of a famous victory after punishing two slips from Marc Cucurella during the first 11 minutes.

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