Conte’s Arsenal counterpart, Arsene Wenger, suggested earlier today that Arsenal are ‘super favourites’ for the title.
Having chalked 12 league wins on the trot, Conte’s men are in a rich vein of form.
However, ahead of tomorrow’s home game against Stoke (3pm), Conte said: “It’s very difficult to reply to this question, we’ve played only 18 games. There are 20 to finish the season.
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Antonio Conte's men are flying in the Premier League
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Arsene Wenger suggested Chelsea are 'super favourites' for the title
I’m worried because when the opinion changes quickly you must pay attention
Antonio Conte
“At the start of the season no one coach, no one person, no one journalist, trusted in this team to fight for the title this season because we came after a bad season.
“Our market wasn’t good. But now I’m pleased that the opinion is changing.
“I’m worried because when the opinion changes quickly you must pay attention.
“We only have six points more than the second placed team.
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Antonio Conte has put Chelsea in control of the title race
“The way is long. But I’m pleased, for me and the players.”
Conte also sought to quell suggestions Wenger is playing mind games with his players.
He added: “I think the most important things in our head must be to continue to work very hard and be focused game by game.
“And remember this league is not easy and that we are doing very well.”