Conte: Blues must ensure Champions League spot
Antonio Conte has urged Chelsea to continue their impressive form and ensure they do not miss out on a Champions League place.
Manchester United and Arsenal fell short last season and Blues boss Conte wants to avoid ending up in the same position.
He said: “There are four places for six top teams. Don’t forget that last season Manchester United and Arsenal finished fifth and sixth.”
Third-placed Chelsea picked up a sixth straight home win when they beat Brighton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day, but they are 13 points behind leaders Manchester City.
“In this league there is still a great motivation for all, to try and fight until the end for the title,” Conte insisted.
“In this moment it depends on Manchester City, who are winning every game. To draw only one game means you are having a fantastic run.
“Otherwise Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal and the other top teams, we stay there to fight and there is great motivation for us to fight for a place in the Champions League.”
