Yuri Zhirkov insists it is 'far too early' for Chelsea to believe they will be Premier League champions after returning to the top of the table.
Chelsea's impressive 2-1 win at Manchester United at the weekend lifted Carlo Ancelotti's side two points clear of their title rivals with five games left to play.
The Blues are now favourites to be crowned champions for the first time since 2006, but Zhirkov is not taking success for granted.
With tricky away games against Tottenham and Liverpool on the horizon, Russian full-back Zhirkov is aware there is still work to do for Chelsea to beat United and Arsenal to the top-flight crown.
"It is far too early to become deluded," said Zhirkov in The Sun. "The champion's race continues.
"We have some hard games ahead - particularly those against Liverpool and Tottenham. We are determined to win our remaining games."
Zhirkov was also critical of Antonio Valencia's tactics during his battle with the United winger at Old Trafford.
He said: "He is a very strong player, but uses his hands too often. He kept tugging and pushing me."
Chelsea's impressive 2-1 win at Manchester United at the weekend lifted Carlo Ancelotti's side two points clear of their title rivals with five games left to play.
The Blues are now favourites to be crowned champions for the first time since 2006, but Zhirkov is not taking success for granted.
With tricky away games against Tottenham and Liverpool on the horizon, Russian full-back Zhirkov is aware there is still work to do for Chelsea to beat United and Arsenal to the top-flight crown.
"It is far too early to become deluded," said Zhirkov in The Sun. "The champion's race continues.
"We have some hard games ahead - particularly those against Liverpool and Tottenham. We are determined to win our remaining games."
Zhirkov was also critical of Antonio Valencia's tactics during his battle with the United winger at Old Trafford.
He said: "He is a very strong player, but uses his hands too often. He kept tugging and pushing me."
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