Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has renewed hope in Premier League title race

ANTONIO CONTE admits motivation remains high in the Chelsea camp despite Manchester City’s comfortable lead at the top of the Premier League.

By David Wright /

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Antonio Conte finds renewed hope in Premier League title race

Conte has repeatedly stated this month that are out of the Premier League title race after a shaky first half of the campaign.

The Premier League champions currently sit 14 points behind unbeaten leaders , who also have a game in hand.

Chelsea dropped points this month in the surprise defeat to West Ham and goalless draw at Everton.

But yesterday’s 2-0 home win against Brighton, which saw Chelsea close the gap on second-placed to just one point, appears to have reignited Conte’s optimism.

But the Italian admits his side’s title hopes rest on whether City slip up.

Conte told the club’s official website: “I think in this league there is great motivation for all to try to stay there and fight until the end.

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    Chelsea need unbeaten Manchester City to slip up in Premier League title race

    “I think in this league there is great motivation for all to try to stay there and fight until the end”

    Antonio Conte

    “I don’t know if we can do this for the title because it depends on Man City who are doing something extraordinary.

    “To win every game and draw one means you are having a fantastic run.

    “There is great motivation to find a place in the Champions League next year, there are four places for six top teams.

    “Our start wasn’t easy for many reasons but we want to work and improve.

    “There are many competitions and we must be very proud to play every game.”

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