The Club World Cup champions didn’t enjoy their home Premier League debut this season, as Chelsea drew Crystal Palace 0-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
The Blues struggled to trouble Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson and overcame a few close calls in Robert Sanchez’s box as the London sides split the spoils.
Maresca is hoping to lead a proper Premier League title challenge this season but sees his men slip behind Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur amongst traditional Big Six sides to play so far this weekend.
Palace are a good opponent, the reigning FA Cup and Community Shield champions, but Maresca surely won’t be pleased with a single point.
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