Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his satisfaction with his team’s display in their 1-1 draw against Arsenal, praising their bravery and commitment throughout the contest.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Maresca highlighted the importance of Chelsea’s performance as they continue to build momentum in the Premier League.

“I enjoyed it, absolutely. The performance was good. We know them quite well and we competed pretty well,” Maresca said, reflecting on the game.

“The performance is very important for us in this moment and it was good. We can rest now and go again.”

Maresca singled out Pedro Neto for special praise, noting his standout contribution.

“The performance from Pedro [Neto] was very good, all of them, complete. We played in the way we wanted to, brave, and try and play from the back always,” he added.

Chelsea fans will be encouraged by Maresca’s words, as the manager’s philosophy of playing brave, possession-based football is beginning to resonate with the team. With Chelsea showing resilience and determination, supporters can look forward to more positive performances as the season progresses.