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Chelsea<\/b><\/a> manager Enzo Maresca says reports describing him as a potential successor to <\/b>Manchester City<\/b><\/a> manager Pep Guardiola are “100% speculation”. <\/b><\/p>\n The 45-year-old is the former assistant to Guardiola at City and there have been multiple reports that his mentor could step down at the end of this season. <\/p>\n When asked whether there was any truth to the reports, Maresca said: “It doesn’t affect me because I know it is 100% speculation and I don’t have time for these things. I have a contract here until 2029. <\/p>\n “My focus is just on this club and I am proud to be here. One week ago in Italy it was the same with Juventus. I don’t pay attention to it. <\/p>\n “It’s important to understand why this news was there but it is just speculation. The Newcastle<\/a> game is important and very difficult.”<\/p>\n Chelsea<\/a> are fourth in the Premier League and face Newcastle<\/a> at St James’s Park on Saturday at 12:30 GMT. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n