Peter Crouch discusses Chelsea title chances as Liverpool could face new contender

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Peter Crouch said that he classes Chelsea as one of the contenders for Liverpool's crown following the Blues' win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Appearing on TNT Sports after the game, Crouch was asked whether Chelsea's win over Forest had secured the club as a Premier League title contender in his mind.

"First half we struggled a little bit," Maresca said. "Off the ball we were good, but on the ball we made some mistakes and conceded chances to them.

"My message at half-time was the way we were pressing was good, but on the ball we were not good enough. Second half we adjusted something tactically and we were better.