Chelsea has one hand on Premier League trophy after latest win

Chelsea is one more win away from taking the English Premier League title after beating Middlesbrough 3-0 on Monday. “Chelsea have got a high degree of technical ability and they play the game at top speed – you have to stay with them, and we didn’t do that”.

Fabregas said he is “proud” of his personal contribution in Chelsea’s success through the season.

“Now we have three chances to exploit, to become champions”.

The Italian added: “We have our idea of football and we must continue to play always in this way, to attack – but at the same time to have good balance”.

After his side’s latest win, Conte admitted they needed another “little step” to be crowned champions.

“For sure now, I’m a bit relaxed”. We must continue to think in this way and to try to take three points.

“It’s important in this moment to enjoy this part of the season”. That being said, I think betting on the under 2.5 goals is a good should since West Brom do not tend to get thrashed when they lose. It won’t be easy. We have to rest well and prepare for West Brom.

“The bottom line is we haven’t won enough games and haven’t scored enough goals”.

“We had a lot of critics, the new manager came in at the beginning of the season, we won some games but then we lost and there were again a lot of critics“.

“It’s not just tonight, it’s a full season”, he said in an interview with Sky Sports after the match.

As for the team display, Conte described it as “a great performance” and one that took his side to the brink of the title.

They have three games remaining including a trip to Manchester City on Tuesday as they chase the five points they need to reach their target of 50 and comfortable mid-table safety. It has only been a couple of years since the Blues last won the Premier League, however the poor season Chelsea suffered in between means this year’s achievement would be even sweeter than normal according to Thibaut Courtois.

“I think consistency is key in this league and obviously we had that incredible 13-game winning run that gave us a lot of confidence. We need another step and then to celebrate”.

Pulis also provided an update on West Brom’s pursuit of Leeds United’s 23-year-old full-back Charlie Taylor.