Maurizio Sarri: I need two more years to make Chelsea title contenders

• Chelsea manager ambitious before match at Manchester United
• In two seasons Blues can close on City and Liverpool, says Sarri

Maurizio Sarri has pledged to transform Chelsea back into title contenders over the next two years – if granted that opportunity – regardless of whether the club fail in their attempts to overturn Fifa’s two-window transfer ban.

The Italian has come under huge pressure over his first campaign in charge, despite Chelsea currently occupying a top-four place before Sunday’s trip to Manchester United. They were also beaten on penalties by Manchester City in the League Cup final, and play the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday. Winning that competition would also offer a route back into the Champions League.

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