Antonio Conte urges Chelsea team to maintain focus after win at Sunderland takes them six points clear

Daily Mail | December 15, 2016

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was in no mood to allow his players to celebrate despite seeing them complete a 10-game Premier League winning streak.

The Blues eased six points clear of Liverpool and Arsenal at the top of the table as a result of their 1-0 victory at Sunderland on Wednesday evening, and are guaranteed to lead the pack at Christmas.

However, Conte was already turning his mind to Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace within minutes of the final whistle.

Antonio Conte celebrates after Chelsea beat Sunderland to move six points clear at the top

Cesc Fabregas celebrates after scoring what proved to be the decisive goal at Sunderlandu00a0 — Cesc Fabregas celebrates after scoring what proved to be the decisive goal at Sunderland

Chelsea manager Conte barks orders at his players during Wednesday evening's match

The narrow win carried Chelsea six points ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal at the top

He said: 'I am pleased for my players because they deserve this for their commitment and work-rate every day, in every training session, during the game.