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Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea's chances

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Chelsea boss ENzo Maresca (center) joins his players in applauding their fans after a past match. [AFP]

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will bounce back into Premier League title contention, while insisting it is "just reality" that Chelsea are not genuine challengers for the crown.

Chelsea go into Thursday's west London derby at home to Fulham second in the table and just four points adrift of leaders Liverpool, having played one game more than the Merseysiders.

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