Antonio Conte’s Chelsea may be 14 points clear of Jose Mourinho’s side, but he still believes that Manchester United can win the title.
Mourinho’s side have drawn three of their last four games but are unbeaten in their last 15 games, and Chelsea boss Conte believes that former Blues manager Mourinho’s side can still claim the Premier League crown.
Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Burn: “Honestly – there are six teams that are very strong that can fight to win the title. Also Manchester United have a great squad.
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.”
Speaking on Eden Hazard, he pointed out that the talented Belgium was for sale at no price – despite being substituted after his terrific performance 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.”David Luiz plays with a bit of pain in his knee but he is still performing well.”
“To have Cesc and Willian on the bench or on the pitch is very important and also Pedro is playing very well.
“The most important thing is I can count on a squad and every single player is in good form.”
Conte also stressed he was not underestimating the capability of Burnley when Chelsea travel to Turf Moor
He said: “They have their last five home games. They score a lot at the end of the game. The stats show that Burnley are a really strong team at home.
“They’re third in the table for games at home. The first is Chelsea the second is Spurs and Burnley is third.
“We must pay great attention. They are in good form. They will want to beat us as we are top.”
