Conte expects five teams to challenge Chelsea for title

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes as many as six teams could still challenge for the Premier League title between now and the end of the season.

The Blues are nine points clear at the top and appear to be cruising but Conte is clear that the title race is far from over, just yet.

His side take on Burnley on Sunday, after most of their title rivals will have played, but Conte isn’t worried about the pressure his side will be under.

“I think until the end of the season we have to live with this type of pressure,” he said.

“Whether we play before or after, the pressure is the same. If our opponents win it reduces the gap, if they don’t we can increase it. It’s important to think about ourselves.

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“Now we are at the top of the table so we can count only on our game. If good news arrives about the other teams we’ll be happy but we must count on ourselves.

‘Honestly, I think there are six teams who are very strong and can fight to win the title. Manchester United? Yes. They have a great squad.

“There are 14 games to play and five teams as well as us who can fight to win it. It’s important we don’t make mistakes in the race.”