Chelsea’s Antonio Conte: Premier League title race interesting again

“We don’t talk about the title because even seven points is a big gap at this stage of the season”. There were a whole host of chances in Chelsea’s 2-1 win at City, we expect the same again here.

“In England it doesn’t exist, an easy game”.

“We have to play on Wednesday against Manchester City and we all know the strength of their team, but for now the most important thing is to rest and recover well”.

After a slow start, the Premier League champions took the lead in spectacular fashion after 25 minutes when Wilfred Ndidi fired into the top corner from around 30 yards out, giving Lee Grant no chance.

A defeat against City, coupled with Tottenham beating Swansea, would see Chelsea’s advantage cut to four points, and Costa said the Blues need to rediscover their ruthless streak to avoid that scenario.

Zaha scored his sixth league goal of the season on Saturday and laid on the assist for Christian Benteke’s victor against leaders Chelsea as Palace recorded a fourth successive victory under Sam Allardyce.

Second half goals from England worldwide Eric Dier and South Korea forward Son Heung-Min moved Spurs to within seven points of Chelsea with nine games remaining and even the injuries suffered by Harry Winks and Victor Wanyama couldn’t quash the north Londoners’ glee as they headed home dreaming of an incredible title triumph.

Such has been Chelsea’s dominance at the Bridge this season that once Cesc Fabregas had put them ahead after just five minutes, it all promised to be plain sailing towards an 11th straight home win in the league for the Blues.

Tottenham’s win at Burnley means they are seven points behind Chelsea.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, centre, looks out during the match against West Bromwich Albion during the English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Saturday April 1, 2017.

Burnley managed to keep the score line 0-0 till the break but second half goals from Eric Dier and Son Heung-min secured a hard-fought victory for Mauricio Pochettino and his men.

At Anfield, Philippe Coutinho starred as Liverpool responded to Everton’s threat to its Champions League aspirations with a commanding 3-1 victory in the 228th Merseyside derby.

Diego Costa believes the match against Manchester City is a six-point affair and a win for Chelsea will rule City out of the title race.

“At the end [of the season] if we deserve to win the title we will be very happy”.

Andy Robertson and Andrea Ranocchia wiped out Andy Carroll’s opener as third-bottom Hull City came from behind to win 2-1 at home to West Ham United.