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Will Chelsea make top four?

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BBC Sport Chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on the weekend's football.

St Augustine asked: Do you see Chelsea finishing in the top four by the end of the season?

Phil answered: Early days yet but the signs are very promising for Chelsea under Enzo Maresca.

I was not sure about this appointment but one thing no-one could question was that they had some quality players who, if shaped into a structure and system, could be a force.

Maresca appears to be doing that. He has a clear style and in Cole Palmer, a real game-changer. Nicolas Jackson also looks to be maturing.

I do think the top three will be Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool but there is a clear opening in fourth. My pick is still Aston Villa but if Chelsea continue as they are they can certainly be part of that conversation.

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