Chelsea are shaping up for a legal battle with Manchester City over their putative appointment of Enzo Maresca, who left Stamford Bridge in contested circumstances at the start of the year.

Chelsea are allegedly preparing to file a 'legal complaint' against Manchester City should they appoint Enzo Maresca as the successor to Pep Guardiola.

Not a fan of Maresca, rather Kompany, as his connection to us will mean he will put his soul into getting it right. David: Maresca clearly knows City's set-up which will be an advantage, did quite well at Chelsea but not fantastically,

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Stamford Bridge officials were left incensed with the Italian amid allegations he had spoken with City while still in post with them.