Conte seeks win at Old Trafford
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Premier League leaders Chelsea
cannot afford to become complacent during the title run-in and must
target victories to stay clear at the top, manager Antonio Conte said
ahead of his side's trip to Manchester United on Sunday.
Chelsea's 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday
helped them maintain a seven-point lead over second-placed Tottenham
Hotspur but the latter's run of six consecutive wins has put the leaders
under increasing pressure to pick up points.
"It's important now in every game to try and take
three points, including at Old Trafford. We know this game will be very
tough but we are in good form and the players have the right
confidence," Conte told British media.
Conte believes Tottenham have an easier game this
weekend as they host 15th-placed Bournemouth and the Italian also knows
that fifth-placed United
will be keen to prove they can both beat the
leaders and keep up their fight for a top-four spot.
"If you compare these two games -- we face United
away and Tottenham face Bournemouth at home -- I think that it's easier
for Tottenham to take points in their home stadium," Conte said.
"I think Manchester United for sure will have good
motivation because they are playing against Chelsea... We know our
schedule is not easy.
"We are having a good season but we want it to
become a great season. To become a great season and to write history you
must win."
Chelsea have beaten United twice this season with a
4-0 win at Stamford Bridge in October and a 1-0 win in an FA Cup
quarter-final last month but last won a league game at Old Trafford in
2013.
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