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West Ham star makes big title claim about bitter rivals Chelsea
WEST HAM winger Michail Antonio thinks Chelsea are already the Premier League champions.
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Chelsea regained their 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League table on Monday night with a 2-1 win over West Ham.
The Blues were devastating on the counter-attack and saw off their London rivals with goals from Eden Hazard and Diego Costa.
And Hammers star Michail Antonio has claimed there is no shame in losing to Antonio Conte's side who he believes are already the champions.
Michail Antonio thinks Chelsea are already the Premier League champions
Chelsea are 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League
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“We started off so well against Chelsea and had a lot of possession," Antonio told the London Evening Standard.
"I thought we were running the game, and then one slight mistake led to a counter-attack and they punished us.
“I think we lost to the champions.
"They are a good team – a good attacking team – and that’s why they’re clear by a few points at the top of the table.”
Chelsea do not play in the Premier League this week due to their cup commitments.
Conte's side will instead face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Monday (7.45pm) for a place in the FA Cup semi-final.
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