Swansea beat Liverpool 3-2 at Anfield and were denied a point at Manchester City by Gabriel Jesus, 19, last minute victor at the Etihad Stadium, so, they are more than capable of taking at least a point from Chelsea as they visit London. “Yeah, I’m ready to face this risk”.
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Asked if Mawson can cope with the threat posed by the Premier League leaders, Clement replied: “He cannot do the job alone but I am confident he can do his part”. We need another 29 points to win the league and if we are able to take 29 points for sure we will win the title.
“Cesc had a really good game”, Conte said during his post-match press conference.
“I am lucky to have a lot of players who have won before”, beamed the 47-year-old.
For now, it is better to wait.
Palace had lost six of their last seven league games and their previous five league fixtures at Selhurst Park all ended in defeat.
That accolade, he insists, will go to one of his assistants at Swansea, Claude Makelele, a legend at the London club, making 217 appearances during his distinguished playing career and who Clement is determined to keep on his staff at the Liberty Stadium next season.
“I don’t like to follow this type of story because I think it is not right and it is a lack of respect for Claudio.”
I don’t believe or trust in this.
Club captain John Terry paid tribute to his good friend in the matchday programme, which had a special commemorative cover to mark the occasion as well. “But they always evolve and invest and, when you get good managers and good players, it is a good mix”.
The victory means Chelsea move 11 points clear of second-placed Manchester City with 12 games remaining and takes them one step closer to reclaiming the title.
The scores were even as the players headed into the tunnels for a 15 minute half-time break, and the team talks of each managers had surely been a lot different without the last minute goal. If you saw the game against Liverpool or Manchester City, you will understand. We must pay great attention tomorrow.
The visitors held on for only their second away league point this season despite Ashley Barnes’ late red card for elbowing Andrea Ranocchia.
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Conte confessed that Chelsea not playing in any European competition this season helped ease his work.
