We haven't assured ourselves of title yet, says Mourinho

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AFP Leicester (UK)
Last Updated : Apr 30 2015 | 10:28 AM IST
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists the English Premier League title has not been secured just yet despite moving to within one victory of mathematically clinching it.
The West Londoners ensured they would be crowned champions if they beat Crystal Palace at home on Sunday after coming from behind to win 3-1 at Leicester on Wednesday.
Goals from Didier Drogba, John Terry and Ramires ensured victory after Marc Albrighton had given Leicester a shock early lead on the stroke of half-time.
"I cannot touch the trophy, we still need two or three more points," said Mourinho.
"We need three points to be completely safe. We all had in our mind we had to try and do it at Stamford Bridge. The momentum we had was that. We want to bring it to Stamford Bridge.
"But the fans can't celebrate yet. They can only celebrate the League Cup. I hope they can play the match with us and push the team. That's the spirit we have in the camp. They are not happy because they won the title. But they are happy they have won one more game.
"We have to be ready to play against Crystal Palace."
Chelsea won four and drew one from their five games in April.
"I don't think nerves will be a problem," said Mourinho.
"It's fantastic because this April was the month everyone was waiting for Chelsea to slip and lose points. We have been phenomenal this month, technically phenomenal with a team ethic, defended well and clinical.
"Tonight was not boring for me. To be losing at half-time is not boring - it is pressure. The way we played in the second half, against probably the best team we have played in the last month, was fantastic.
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First Published: Apr 30 2015 | 10:28 AM IST

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