Enzo Maresca speaks on Chelsea's title chances

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that the Blues can't be ruled out of the Premier League title race following a goalless draw against Bournemouth on the road.

The Blues have gone winless in the last three league games, picking up only two points. As a result, they are eight points adrift of Arsenal, who are leading the standings.

When asked whether the Blues are out of the title pursuit, Maresca insisted that the Blues are in the race so long as they remain in the same position until February or March.

He said: "My message after Arsenal was that in February or March, if we stay in the position we are, then we are in a title race. The table is so tight. If you don't win two games in a row, then you drop a little bit."

Chelsea have had a huge dip in form since the stunning Champions League win over Barcelona. Maresca will be eyeing a strong response when the Blues face Atalanta on the road in Europe on Tuesday night.