They pushed Newcastle hard on their visit to St. James' Park in October, only falling to a last minute winner from Bruno Guimaraes. Only two points separate them from their hosts, who will be feeling the pressure after Sunday's defeat in the Tyne-Weir derby and who looked drained from competing on four fronts.

Enzo Maresca refused to clarify who his recent cryptic comments were about in a press conference on Monday ahead of Chelseas Carabao Cup quarter-final against Cardiff, live on Sky Sports; Jamie Carrag

Following the recent 2–0 victory over Everton, Maresca turned the post-match press conference away from routine questions and into a surprise criticism of what he described as the “worst 48 hours” of his tenure because “many people” were not showing him support.

Jamie Carragher doubts whether Enzo Maresca will still be in charge of Chelsea next season. It comes after the Blues boss made cryptic comments following his side’s win over Everton. The

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca refused to explain the comments he made after beating Everton on Saturday; Maresca said the days before beating the Toffees 2-0 were the worst 48 hours as Chelsea boss; watch Cardiff vs Chelsea live on Sky Sports on Tuesday,

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is evasive when asked to explain his claim that he has endured his "worst 48 hours" at the club and lacked support.

A former Arsenal winger has chipped in with his two pence worth on what Enzo Maresca said after the Everton game.The Blues obviously won the game 2-0 in what was a much more convincing performance