Maresca surprised by Man United in crucial Chelsea victory

Enzo Maresca didn't expect Man United's 'aggressiveness' as Chelsea edged an important 1-0 win on Friday

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00:00Very important. At this stage of the season it's important to win games.

00:05We also pay attention in the way we win the game. I think tonight we struggle on the ball

00:13because we didn't expect them so aggressive man-to-man. I used to watch five, six, seven

00:18games of the other team. They never seen them so aggressive man-to-man, so they surprised us

00:24a little beyond that. I think between first half and second half we create enough chances to

00:31deserve to win the game. United beat City away, drew with City at home, drew with Liverpool,

00:39drew with Arsenal, so they know how to play against big teams. So I expected

00:43drew with us away, so I expected a very tough game and the reason why I was happy was especially because

00:50we beat a team that against Arsenal, Liverpool, City, it was difficult to beat them.