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Conte says he is happy at Chelsea

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Head coach Antonio Conte insists he is happy at CHELSEA and does not know why rumours persist of a summer move to Inter Milan.

The Blues have a seven-point lead over second-placed Tottenham entering this weekend’s fixtures, with Conte targeting six wins from the remaining eight games to be mathematic­ally certain of the title.

Conte insisted that while Chelsea and Spurs are the main contenders, the title race is wide open.

Liverpool are third, 12 points adrift of Chelsea and five behind Spurs having played a game more.

Chelsea go to BOURNEMOUT­H today. Victor Moses missed the last two matches but is in contention following a toe injury.

Mauricio Pochettino has declared a fit-again Harry Kane ready to attack TOTTENHAM’s run-in, with the England striker in line to return against Watford.

Kane has recovered from his ankle injury ahead of schedule and could even start Spurs’ White Hart Lane clash with the Hornets today.

The 23-year-old has missed the last three matches but is back in full training, delighting boss Pochettino.

MANCHESTER CITY host relegation battlers Hull today in a clash manager Pep Guardiola accepts is not straightfo­rward.

Marco Silva has sparked a revival since taking charge at the KCOM Stadium in January, and the Tigers moved out of the bottom three for the first time since October by beating Middlesbro­ugh on Wednesday.

LIVERPOOL playmaker Philippe Coutinho is a major doubt for today’s trip to STOKE because of illness.

Centre-back Joel Matip should return to the starting line-up after a back problem reduced him to the role of substitute in midweek.

MANCHESTER UNITED are at SUNDERLAND tomorrow.

“Wayne Rooney is not available,” said manager Jose Mourinho.

“Ashley Young is injured and no more news because (Juan) Mata, (Chris) Smalling and (Phil) Jones you already know that we are speaking about long-term injuries.”

 ??  ?? Happy in his current role: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
Happy in his current role: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

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