Conte: United and City have stronger squad than Chelsea

Chelsea may top the Premier League table but boss Antonio Conte insists he does not have the best squad at his disposal.

The Blues looked destined to win the trophy for the second time in three years and could do the double as they host Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday.

Chelsea humiliated United 4-0 at Stamford Bridge back in October on Jose Mourinho’s return to the club he led to three league titles.

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But Italian Conte, who only arrived in London at the beginning of the season, says both United and their rivals Manchester City have a far better squad.

“In October, before the game, I was sure of facing a great team. It’s the same now. Manchester United have, together with City, the best squad in the league.

“They have a lot of great players with great talent and experience of winning. For sure it will be a really tough game for us and for them.

“Now for us it’s better, because in October we didn’t know our future. Now we are in March and we are on top of the table.

“We have a good identity. We are showing good football, but for sure it will be a really tough game against a good team.”