Zola backed his compatriot to do well at Stamford Bridge but said that collecting silverware would be harder than ever.
It was a welcome win for Chelsea after suffering a 2-0 loss in Maresca's debut game against Manchester City at the weekend.
Chelsea are on the hunt for a new manager after parting company with Mauricio Pochettino.
If the decision lay with the fans, Gallagher would be going absolutely nowhere.
Saif Rubie is on trial over an email he sent to Marina Granovskaia in May 2022.
Manchester City were the second-highest spenders in the top flight.
Chelsea are ninth in the Premier League but just five points adrift of sixth-placed Manchester United with a game in hand.
Despite United's struggles, Chelsea boss Pochettino is adamant they remain a side to be feared.
Chelsea's players are struggling to find answers for their poor run of form this season, Raheem Sterling said, but the attacker maintained that the Premier League club can turn around their fortunes under the right manager.
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, subject to the Spain international agreeing personal terms and passing a medical, the Premier League champions say.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte signs a new two-year deal with the Premier League giants.
Former Chelsea captain John Terry embarks on a final challenge at the age of 36 by signing a one-year contract with Championship side Aston Villa. We look at the highs and lows of his Chelsea career where he won five premier league titles.
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has been named Player of the Year by the Football Writers Association(FWA) on Monday, adding to his list of accolades this season, including the PFA Player of the Year award.
Chelsea are answering every test of their credentials, manager Antonio Conte said as their seemingly unstoppable march towards the Premier League title continued with a 3-1 win against Bournemouth on Saturday.
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard believes the club are inching ever closer towards the Premier League title but remains wary of getting too carried away as there are still plenty of points up for grabs.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte got the upper hand on Jose Mourinho for the second time this season as his double-chasing side beat 10-man Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Monday.
Chelsea brushed aside London rivals West Ham United with a 2-1 away win that restored their 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Monday.
Cesc Fabregas is not one to shy away from a challenge and the Chelsea midfielder says he will bank on his experience to nail down a first team spot after making his 300th Premier League appearances in Saturday's 3-1 win over Swansea City.
Diego Costa has been dropped from the squad of Premier League leaders Chelsea for the match at champions Leicester City after a row over his fitness, according to media reports on Friday.