Chelsea’s impressive win has fans dreaming of a title challenge as they close the gap on Liverpool in the league standings
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The 5-1 victory showcased Chelsea’s depth, allowing Maresca to substitute Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo as he prepared for the upcoming derby against Tottenham. This win helped Chelsea cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to seven points, moving them up to second place above Arsenal on goal difference.
The atmosphere among Chelsea fans has shifted positively, with chants of “we’ve got our Chelsea back” ringing out from the away supporters. At half-time, the crowd cheered when they learned Newcastle was leading Liverpool 1-0. Although the match ended in a 3-3 draw, Chelsea fans now feel they can compete with Liverpool.
Maresca’s name was chanted by the fans, along with support for players like Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez, who had faced criticism in the past. The club’s owners, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, have also received their share of criticism, but it seems their strategy might finally be paying off.
Chelsea has the youngest squad in the league, averaging about 23 years old. Maresca believes this team is built to “dominate” for years to come. While he downplays their chances of winning the title this season, the fans are starting to dream about what could be possible.