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Ian Wright: Why Tottenham won’t beat Chelsea to the title
IAN WRIGHT says Tottenham cannot overhaul Chelsea’s nine-point lead in the Premier League title race - because the Blues won’t let them.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard very happy with performance
Chelsea sit well clear of their closest rivals Spurs in the battle for the league.
Antonio Conte’s side beat Arsenal yesterday and Liverpool also lost to Hull, leaving second-place Spurs looking like the sole challengers for the title.
They’re playing too well
Tottenham beat Middlesbrough 1-0 yesterday thanks to a Harry Kane penalty.
They also beat Chelsea 2-0 last month - a result that was thought could rock the Blues but in fact has had no long-lasting damage on morale.
And Wright believes Conte has already got his hands on the Premier League trophy.
Chelsea sit nine points clear at the top of the table
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte dived into the crowd after a goal against Arsenal yesterday
Tottenham beat Middlesbrough yesterday to maintain their title efforts
“I can’t see it [Spurs leapfrogging Chelsea],” Wright said on Match of the Day.
“Even if Chelsea do have a couple (of slips) they haven’t got that kind run-in where they will totally capitulate.
“They’re playing too well.”
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