Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the team's over-reliance on Cole Palmer is affecting his form as the England star goes through his driest run since moving to the London club.

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Enzo Maresca is ready to deploy Cole Palmer in the UEFA Conference League in a sign of just how seriously the London club are taking the tournament.The Conference League may be someway behind the Champions League and the Europa League in terms of European football prestige.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has vowed to return to his best as his slump in form continues – but boss Enzo Maresca isn’t concerned in the slightest. The Blues leapfrogged above Manchester

A handful of players were acknowledged at the London Football Awards on Thursday evening with Chelsea significantly represented. Cole Palmer led the way for the Blues, winning both Premier League

Plus: Aston Villas poor away form deepens after a 4-1 humbling at Crystal Palace; Palaces Adam Wharton stars in front of England boss Thomas Tuchel; Yankuba Minteh shines for Brighton in their win over Bournemouth;

Shockingly affordable – This Lenovo Chromebook is a steal at 71% off Chelsea wasn't so reliant on Cole Palmer this time. On a frustrating evening for the England star, his Chelsea teammates ...

Chelsea wasn't so reliant on Cole Palmer this time ... Another loss for Bournemouth, another win for Brighton Bournemouth is a more unlikely contender for Champions League qualification, its ...

Chelsea wasn't so reliant on Cole Palmer this time ... the latest being a 2-1 reverse at Brighton after Danny Welbeck scored the 75th-minute winner — three minutes after coming off the bench.

Chelsea wasn’t so reliant on Cole Palmer this time ... There were wins for Brighton, Crystal Palace and Fulham in other games.

(John Walton/PA via AP) Brighton and Hove Albion's Joao Pedro ... (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP) Chelsea wasn't so reliant on Cole Palmer this time. On a frustrating evening for the England star ...