Why Spurs could not beat Chelsea to Premier League title – Conte

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has said they will win the Premier League title ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, because they overperformed this season.

Spurs’ defeat at West Ham last Friday, means the Blues need six points from their final four fixtures to be confirmed champions.

Conte’s men play Middlesbrough on Monday and West Brom on Friday. They could seal the trophy before Spurs host Manchester United on Sunday.

“In this season, if Chelsea had not performed in this way, Tottenham would win the title without difficulty,” Conte said.

“Only this great season [from us] is pushing them to fight and, maybe, to win or not to win the title.

“I think that Tottenham have an advantage, if you compare Tottenham to Chelsea.

“Tottenham last season fought to win the title and Chelsea finished 10th. You can see our transfer market and Tottenham’s transfer market.

“This is my first season and I found a lot of situations, a lot of players. [Mauricio] Pochettino has been working there for three years and has changed a lot of players and is working very well.

“For me, Tottenham are a really strong team and it’s normal to see them fighting for the title.”

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