Enzo Maresca has backed Manchester City to bounce back into Premier League title contention and said it is "just reality" that Chelsea are not in the hunt themselves.Maresca's Blues host Fulham on Boxing Day lying second in the table, and are only four points adrift of leaders Liverpool, having played one match more.City have won the league for the past four seasons but they have been cast 12 points adrift of the summit following a miserable run which has seen them lose nine times in their previ

Enzo Maresca has backed Manchester City to bounce back into Premier League title contention and said it is "just reality" that Chelsea are not in the hunt themselves.Maresca's Blues host Fulham on Boxing Day lying second in the table, and are only four points adrift of leaders Liverpool, having played one match more.City have won the league for the past four seasons but they have been cast 12 points adrift of the summit following a miserable run which has seen them lose nine times in their previous 12 outings.