Don’t let this slip, Cahill warns Chelsea

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has issued a rallying cry for his team-mates not to lose focus in their quest to bring the Premier League title back to Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have occupied top spot for most of the season and hold an eight-point lead at the summit.

But England international Cahill is aware a dip in form is just the confidence boost the chasing pack need.

Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Burnley was a set-back for Antonio Conte’s side, but four of Chelsea’s next six games take place at home and Cahill wants to get back to winning ways.

“It’s a time to press on and a time where the motivation to finish the job should be there for everyone,” said Cahill.

“There’s a light at the end of the tunnel so it’s important we keep working, keep focused and keep doing what we’ve been doing for 95 per cent of the season.

“We realise it’s going to be tough to cross the line and there’s plenty more football to be played, but we must keep believing in what we’ve been doing all season.

“We’ve worked so hard this season to put ourselves in this position and with 13 games left it’s important we chalk them off with the right results.

“We should be even more focused now we’re getting closer and closer, and even more determined.”