Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claims his side isn't ready to challenge for the title, despite its place in the table. And after a 1-1 draw with Palace, he might be right.

Liverpool's bitter rivals Chelsea dropped points once again on Saturday afternoon during their Premier League game away to Crystal Palace. The 3pm game finished 1-1 after an early goal from the inform Cole Palmer gave the Blues the lead before Jean-Phillippe Mateta gave the home side an 82th minute equaliser.

It was only a few weeks ago that Chelsea seemed to be in the thick of the Premier League title race. With those hopes likely dashed, Enzo Maresca claims he was never looking at the standings.

The night began with a brilliant run from Jadon Sancho to set up Cole Palmer for his 13th goal of the Premier League season. The Blues looked like the better team during the entirety of the first half, but were unable to extend their lead, continuing a trend that's hindered them in recent weeks.

Crystal Palace equalised late to leave Chelsea winless in four Premier League games - and looking over their shoulder in the race for a Champions League slot - as Jean-Philippe Mateta cancelled out Cole Palmer's first-half opener.

Just a matter of weeks ago Chelsea were being touted as potential rivals to Liverpool in the Premier League title race, however, a disappointing end to 2024 and a sluggish start to 2025 has seen them fall well off the pace.