Cahill and Chelsea delighted with ‘healthy’ lead at summit

Chelsea head into the international break with at least a ten-point buffer at the Premier League summit and Gary Cahill admits his side are in a very healthy position to carry off the title.

The Blues downed Stoke on Saturday and it was Cahill who snatched the late winner at the bet365 Stadium in a 2-1 win.

And with England now back in action for their World Cup qualifiers, the Premier League does not return until April for Antonio Conte’s side.

But Cahill is confident his side are well placed to carry their momentum into the season run-in.

“We spoke at the start of the month about the fact that we only had two games, but we knew what position we would put ourselves in if we won them both,” he said.

“So we are pleased to go into the international break now in a really healthy position. That win could be vital at the end of the season.

“At the end of the game and in the changing room we were buzzing. We know how important come the end of the season that could be.”

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Cahill was ruled to have fouled Jon Walters for the Stoke penalty that was put away by the Irish front man.

And after Willian’s opener, Cahill was delighted to have contributed to another victory by slamming home the winner.

“I was so confident when it fell, it would have been harder to miss. My eyes lit up when I saw the chance and I was delighted to stick it away,” he added.

“I was disappointed that I was involved in their goal with the penalty, when something goes against you, you know there is only one way to get yourself out of it.”