With Tottenham not playing Chelsea until Monday, victory for the Foxes over Manchester United on Sunday would see them crowned champions for the first time.
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“We just need to win these three games, it’s not going to be easy”. Given the high price he could command in the transfer market, incoming manager Antonio Conte is reportedly OK with him moving on.
The Dutchman, in his second caretaker spell at Stamford Bridge, restored stability, but he still has just one home win in the Premier League ahead of Monday’s match with title-chasing Tottenham. There’s never a guarantee in football, but the way they play is a way for success.
“Leicester deserve a lot of credit for the way they have done it, especially when the pressure has been on from the outside world”.
Hiddink said: “You must give the champions the guard (of honour), that is of course normal”. “It’s not extra scrutiny”. There’s no need for extra scrutiny because we want to fulfil our obligations now and in the upcoming games.
The 25-year-old starred as the Blues won the Premier League and Capital One Cup in 2015, but his performances this season have dipped alarmingly.
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Chelsea are ninth in the table – 29 points off leaders Leicester City – after a season of turmoil which saw Hiddink replace the sacked Jose Mourinho in December.
Whatever happens Walker, now back to his best after a long layoff with an abdominal injury, is hoping to celebrate the best season of his career looking forward to a successful Euro championships campaign with England in the summer and a Champions League one with Spurs next season.
“It was a big hit for us”, he admitted to the team’s official website. “There are many teams fighting for the title”.
I think they might get their wish. I didn’t do it myself, I had the support of Steve Hollands and Eddie Newton and the team and staff members, it’s not a one-man issue.
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“Four games and if we can beat all of the four opponents it will be good. I want to stay here”.
