Enzo Maresca left the club just three days before Chelsea face Pep Guardiola’s Premier League title challengers.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca could leave his post before Sunday's match against Manchester City, with relations between the Italian and the club's hierarchy having deteriorated. The Blues have won just once in their past seven Premier League matches and sit fifth in the table - 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal.

Chelsea will be managed by under-21s boss Calum McFarlane for their upcoming Premier League clash with title chasing Man City on Sunday (January 4).

Enzo Maresca, who has been relieved of his duties at Stamford Bridge, revealed to Chelsea on a couple of occasions prior to his New Year's Day dismissal that he has held talks with officials at Manchester City regarding a potential opportunity to succeed Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Manchester City.

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Analysis of Manchester City's goalless draw with Sunderland — a result that leaves them four points behind Arsenal in the table

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo will serve a one-match ban for their next Premier League fixture against Manchester City. This follows his early booking