Their nearest rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, can only watch and hope after they dropped points in a defeat at West Ham United last Friday and do not play again until Sunday.
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Following Leicester’s remarkable Premier League title victory last season, Chelsea are on the verge of winning their second top-flight crown in three years.
“We’ve got some tough games coming up”, said defender Craig Dawson. “It would be fantastic to do it on Friday – the quicker the better”.
“We are very close”.
“Everyone went out and enjoyed themselves and there was a little bit of pressure off, although that can sometimes be bad when you relax and don’t do the right things”. This step was big for us, a big win.
Conte is also not concerned about where his team wins the title and would be more than happy to secure the silverware away from Stamford Bridge.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has vowed his team will look to keep the title race alive when they host champions-elect Chelsea. It won’t be easy.
“Honestly for sure this is a big step because now there are three games”.
“When you arrive 10th in the league, it means the problem is not only one, but there are a lot of problems”.
“We have played very well, so from that point of view it will be great to lift the trophy very soon”.
“West Brom are strong and we have a lot of respect for them”.
The Italian added: “Cesc is one of the best examples of our season”. Then through hard work, he improved a lot. And then he’s playing in every game. I’m pleased for him.
The 23-year-old is facing a Leeds fine for refusing to play in their final game of the season, with the Baggies ready to pounce when his contract ends this summer.
But Chelsea are expected to field a full-strength team, with N’Golo Kante in line to return after sitting out Monday’s win over Middlesbrough.
“Everyone is devastated”, he admitted. Over the years we’ve had good games against them and we’ve had a few good results at The Hawthorns, so we’ll be turning up confident and trying to win the game.
“Obviously we’ve come up short”. We’ve not won enough games or scored enough goals.
Matic got the third goal in the 65th from another neat Fabregas chip to pile the misery on Boro, who will join north-east neighbours Sunderland in the second tier next season.
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The Blues head for The Hawthorns knowing victory would seal the Premier League title.
