Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists Man Utd are still genuine title contenders

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists his side will not underestimate any of their Premier League opponents as they aim to win the title
Chelsea may be 14 points clear of Manchester United in the league - but Antonio Conte says Jose Mourinho's side can still win the title.
Mourinho's side have drawn three of their last four games but are unbeaten in their last 15 outings and Conte insists they still remain genuine contenders for the Premier League crown.
Speaking ahead of the weekend trip to Burnley, Conte said: "Honestly - there are six teams that are very strong that can fight to win the title. Also Manchester United have a great squad.

Burnley v Chelsea
"We have [a lead of] nine points but if we think we are very close to winning the title that's a great mistake. We have 14 games left with five teams including Chelsea that can win the title."
After Eden Hazard's spectacular strike against Arsenal last weekend, Conte refused to put a price on the Belgian international while revealing why he substituted the player towards the end of the match.
Conte substituted Eden Hazard a the end of the game against Arsenal
Conte substituted Eden Hazard a the end of the game against Arsenal

Conte substituted Eden Hazard a the end of the game against Arsenal
He said: "When I make a substitution it's always for a reason. In the last game against Arsenal I wanted him to get a good applause from the crowd because he deserved it.
"I am not good with prices but I don't see a problem because we don't want to sell him, so he has no price."
Conte has no new injury concerns and stressed Willian and Csec Fabregas will have important roles to play in the final weeks of the season.

 

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