Maresca's side are level on points with second-placed Arsenal as they eye a potential charge towards leaders Liverpool.
Goals from Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez (right) and Cole Palmer killed off struggling Villa at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games.
But Maresca, in his first season in charge after arriving from Leicester to replace Mauricio Pochettino, believes his young team need more experience before they can think about competing with Liverpool, who hold a nine-point lead at the top.
"We are not ready to compete with Liverpool, Arsenal and (Manchester) City, for many reasons," Maresca said.
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