Billi (@SGPSoccer) breaks down the Matchday 20 EPL slate, which will see Manchester City host Chelsea in the game of the weekend. Chelsea’s poor December form saw them drift 11 points shy of second-placed Manchester City, but Thursday’s shock dismissal of Enzo Maresca on the eve of a trip to the Etihad is only expected to widen that gap.
The rash nature of the decision is summed up by the fact that interim boss Calum McFarlane – who arrived as Under 21 head coach only six months ago – needed to have his access pass amended on Friday morning so he could enter the senior side’s training centre. Ironically, Manchester City’s interest in having Maresca succeed Pep Guardiola was reported to be part of the decision to sack him.
