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Cesar Azplicueta: Chelsea must do this against Southampton
CESAR AZPILICUETA has called on his Chelsea team-mates to focus against Southampton tonight (7:45pm).
Cesar Azplicueta says Chelsea must focus against Southampton
Chelsea are looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with victory tonight.
Tottenham don't play until tomorrow, with Crystal Palace visiting White Hart Lane, so it's a great opportunity for Antonio Conte's men.
And defender Azpilicueta knows the importance a victory would be tonight.
Cesar Azpilicueta knows the importance of three points for Chelsea against Southampton
We are professionals, we have tried to recover as much as possible. We will give everything for the three points
"We know it's a very important game for us and we've prepared for it," he told Sky Sports.
"We will try and get the three points tonight.
"We must try and do our best and get the points.
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"Sometimes the games come quick. This time we had three days to prepare.
"We are professionals, we have tried to recover as much as possible.
"We will give everything for the three points."
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