Maresca vs Pochettino: Full-Season Chelsea Comparison – +6 Points

Chelsea wrapped up their Premier League campaign with a 1–0 away win over Nottingham Forest, securing a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Pochettino – 2023–24 Season:

• Premier League: 38 matches – 18 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses

• Goals scored: 77 | Goals conceded: 63

• Final position: 6th place – UEFA Conference League playoff qualification

• Cups:

• Carabao Cup – Runners-up (lost final to Liverpool)

• FA Cup – Semi-final exit (lost to Manchester City)

Maresca – 2024–25 Season:

• Premier League: 38 matches – 20 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses

• Goals scored: 64 | Goals conceded: 43

• Final position: 4th place – Champions League qualification

• Cups:

• Carabao Cup – Eliminated in 4th Round

• FA Cup – Eliminated in Round of 16

• UEFA Conference League Final: vs Real Betis on May 29

Maresca’s side earned 6 more points than Pochettino’s and returned Chelsea to the Champions League, despite a less prolific but more defensively solid league campaign.