Eden Hazard confirms Man City vote & Liverpool snub

In a thoroughly commanding performance from a City team closing in on their first league triumph since 2013-14, Bernardo Silva’s strike enabled them to open up an 18-point lead at the summit, though Manchester United can close the gap to 16 by winning at Crystal Palace on Monday.

Chelsea are at risk of missing out on Champions League football next term, falling into the Europa League or being absent from European competition altogether.

He has been instrumental in the midfield while contributing heavily in city’s build-up play.

Ultimately, the most important number for City was 18 – the record points lead it holds after 29 games thanks to Bernardo Silva’s victor just 33 seconds into the second half.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has again laid into his club’s board for a not matching his ambition, and not backing him enough in the transfer market. He also really enjoys playing football and the way he plays is fantastic – the assists and some of the passes he plays. They play with great intensity in every moment of the game.

Brighton moved into 10th place, seven points above the relegation zone in its first season in the Premier League. “The season is nearly over and there’s only a few games left to play”.

City’s hunger and desire are that strong.

Yet he insists anyone who believes a similar absence, which would allow more preparation time for domestic fixtures, will bridge the gap with City is dreaming. If you think this, I think you are a dreamer.

“For sure it’s a moment very crucial for us”.

Chelsea did not manage a single shot in the first half and fell behind to Bernardo Silva’s effort just 33 seconds after the restart, but Conte did not feel his approach was the reason for their struggles.

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That finally stirred Chelsea into action and a Cesc Fabregas break created an opening for Moses but he shot into the side-netting.

The legendary Belgian – outstanding in the two 3-0 wins against Arsenal in the last week – is grateful that City are set to avoid any more late drama, while refusing to take their foot off the gas despite being red-hot title favourites. Guardiola’s side is showing no mercy on its way to a second trophy of the season, after the League Cup last weekend. We have worked hard in training and we want to do the best we can and go out there and prove people wrong’. Our build-up was good.

‘We want to win in style this season.

“We made an fantastic performance because Chelsea is still the champions”.