- Maresca issues warning to Chelsea
- Expectations high for Palmer after stellar campaign last
- Blues face Man City in season opener
(C)Getty Images'It's difficult' - Enzo Maresca fires Cole Palmer warning to Chelsea squad after Blues star man receives contract extension

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Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Palmer was recently rewarded with a new two-year deal that extends his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033. The young English attacker enjoyed a stellar campaign for the Blues in the 2023/24 season as he scored 27 goals across all competitions and provided 15 assists.
Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Maresca, however, remained cautious about Palmer ahead of the new season as he believes that the player will be under pressure to replicate his performance from last year. He also urged other Chelsea attackers to share the responsibility of scoring goals this time out.
WHAT ENZO MARESCA SAID
Speaking to reporters about Palmer, the Blues boss said, "I don’t think it’s the contract but when you score 20 goals one season it’s always difficult to replicate, whether you are Cole Palmer or even Erling Haaland. It’s difficult and with Palmer, we have to make sure we share the responsibility for goals with other wingers and attacking midfielders.
"It is not everything on Cole’s shoulders. We play with two wingers, two attacking players and a No 9. So these five players are the ones in charge of scoring goals and assisting their team-mates. The wingers, attacking players and No 9 are in charge of scoring goals."
Getty WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
After a disappointing pre-season where the West London side managed to win just once, the club will kick off the new campaign on Sunday as they take on reigning champions Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
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