While reviewing Chelsea's start to the Premier League season so far, Gary Neville has questioned Enzo Maresca's managerial credentials.

Enzo Maresca has not ruled out utilising long throws at Chelsea in the future, but admits he currently has no plans to take advantage of the latest Premier League trend. Long throw-ins have taken the top flight by storm this season, with Brentford leading the way, having scored seven goals from the set-piece since the start of the 2024-25 season.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca lamented his team’s lack of consistency while explaining why the Blues would not “be there” in the Premier League title race. Maresca’s side were stung by a stoppage-time winner as Sunderland emerged from Stamford Bridge with a 2–1 win on Saturday.

Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Jean-Philippe Mateta are climbing the priority list but other attackers are not firing

Follow build-up to four Premier League matches, including Chelsea v Sunderland, Newcastle v Fulham, Man United v Brighton, Brentford v Liverpool, with live text updates and reaction.

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Chelsea are interested in signing Guela Doue from RC Strasbourg. According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are interested in the 23-year-old full-back as well.

We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland. Here are some of your comments: Chelsea fans Ari: One step forward and two steps back. We just simply don't have the talent to break down teams who put everyone behind the ball.