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Antonio Conte warns Chelsea players they risk missing out on Champions League qualification if they fail to beat Tottenham's 'great team' this weekend

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has underlined the importance of winning their clash against Tottenham by telling his stars that their Champions League spot is at stake.

Chelsea welcome their Premier League top-four rivals to Stamford Bridge on Sunday knowing that losing would leave them eight points off Spurs.

Conte realises how vital this tie is and said: 'This is an important game. An important game for us.

'Our target for this final (stretch) of the season is to take a place in the Champions League and reach the final of the FA Cup and, this season, try and win it.