Eden Hazard: Chelsea star explains why club cannot yet match Manchester City in Premier League title race

Eden Hazard: Chelsea star explains why club cannot yet match Manchester City in Premier League title race
Eden Hazardhas written off Chelsea’s chances of winning the Premier League, insisting the club’s focus is only on finishing in the top four.After an impressive start to the season, the Blues lost in the top-flight for the first timeunder Maurizio Sarri as they were beaten 3-1 by London rivals Tottenham Hotspurat Wembley Stadium on Saturday.2

Eden Hazard believes Chelsea won’t win the title

The result leaves Chelsea seven points adrift of leaders Manchester City and Hazard admits his side cannot yet match the consistency of the reigning champions.Were thinking about finishing in the top four, not to be the champions,” the Belgian star said.“We know City are not much better than Chelsea but they are better at the moment. “In what areas are City better? A lot. Possession. When they have chances, they score.“Maybe defensively they are better. They have top players.Their consistency as well, winning game after game. They are in a good momentum since last year and we need to be back like this.2

Hazard was unable to help Chelsea overcome Tottenham on Saturday

Rumours of a move away from Chelsea continue to surround Hazard, who has long been linked with a move to LaLiga giants Real Madrid.He is no rush to leave Stamford Bridge but recently admitted that he cannot rule anything out beyond this season.I have one year left on my contract after this year,” he said. “Moving this winter is impossible. I cant leave in January because of the club and the supporters.It will be possible in the summer, but Its also possible that I stay my whole career at Chelsea.Chelsea return to Premier League action on Sunday lunchtime when they contest another London derby, this time against Fulham at Stamford Bridge.

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Former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Andrea Orlandi has retired from playing aged 34 owing to a heart issue. Spanish star Orlandi played for Alaves and Barcelona before joining Swansea in 2007. He spent five years at the Swans before moving to Brighton and scored seven goals in 45 appearances during his two seasons on the south coast.

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A man has been charged after allegedly throwing a banana on to the pitch during the north London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. Thomas Flint, 23, a carpenter, of Enfield, north London, will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court on 12 April. Mr Flint is charged with throwing a missile on to the playing area.
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~ Paul Pogba: Adrian Clark thinks Manchester United midfielder was in PFA Team of the Year due to purple patch at right time ~ Kenya Latest
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Simon Grayson believes Derby's stunning play-off semi-final victory over Leeds at Elland Road is 'up there' with Liverpool and Tottenham's amazing comebacks in the Champions League. Frank Lampard's men went into Wednesday's clash as big underdogs.
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Fulham were handed a 3-0 defeat by Manchester United at Craven Cottage for the lunchtime kick off in the Premier League. Paul Pogba took advantage of a clever pass from Anthony Martial to claim the first before Martial himself nabbed the second in the first half.

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Premier League Prize Money: How Much Every Club Earned During the 2018/19 Season News Thu 23 May 2019 As all football fans know, it pays to be in the Premier League and it has now been revealed just how much the clubs in English football's top division have earned in prize money this season.
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Wilfred Zaha has been reported to be seeking a transfer out of Crystal Palace and has revealed that Manchester United fans message him, asking about a possible return. The Ivorian international made the switch from Palace to United back in 2013 but was immediately shipped back on loan as he became Alex Ferguson's last signing.
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