Alonso urges Chelsea to make momentum count

Marcos Alonso has been at the heart of Chelsea’s rise to the Premier League summit and he believes Antonio Conte’s side must harness their momentum if they are to continue to set the pace in England’s top flight.

Conte’s men have twice come from behind in recent weeks against Tottenham and Manchester City, winning 2-1 on both occasions, while Alonso has started each of Chelsea’s eight straight victories.

That came off the back of 17 goals in six wins without conceding a goal and though the Blues have clearly made winning a habit of late, Alonso believes they must cash in over the festive period.

“In the Premier League there are so many teams fighting for the title and it will be very tough. We just have to think game-by-game and keep on giving everything we have to win those games,” the 25-year-old Spaniard explained.

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“Winning game after game gives you confidence but you have to keep working. The results give you confidence to work in this way, though. We have got to use this momentum of the last eight league games and go on to have another good game against West Brom now.

“Winning 5-0 makes it a bit easier, of course, but when you come from behind I think it’s also a very good feeling. It’s satisfying when you play a hard game like that.

“I remember how I celebrated with Gaz Cahill at the end of the Tottenham game – it was great to come back like we did that day.

“But it was also great to get the results like we did against Everton and Man United, so I get satisfaction from both.”