Rafa Benitez has backed Chelsea to clear the final fence against Wigan next Sunday in their gallop home to a first title since 2006.
Sunday's 2-0 win at Liverpool has left the Blues in pole position for the final weekend of the season and a win will guarantee top spot, no matter what Man United do against Stoke.
The beaten Reds boss, putting his own disappointments aside after drawing a blank this season, said: “Chelsea are a very good team, with good players, good experience and a great manager – [who is] also a nice person.
“They are in the best position and normally, if they play like they have been playing, especially at home, they will be there [next week].”
Carlo Ancelotti said: “I always said the title would not be decided until the end of the season.
“I am very happy because it [Liverpool away] was the key game in the fight for the title and we played very well. We deserved to win.
“We had it a little bit difficult in the first half, but the second half was better. Defensively, we did a fantastic job and we had a lot of opportunities to counter attack.
“There was pressure in this game on us and we had good control of our emotions. The team is showing good physical condition, good mentality and good personality.”
The Blues boss added: “Our first goal was important because it changed the game. We had more confidence after that and I think Liverpool lost some strength that they showed in the first 30 minutes.
“It was the first time for me here and I will have good memories about this day at Anfield.”
Sunday's 2-0 win at Liverpool has left the Blues in pole position for the final weekend of the season and a win will guarantee top spot, no matter what Man United do against Stoke.
The beaten Reds boss, putting his own disappointments aside after drawing a blank this season, said: “Chelsea are a very good team, with good players, good experience and a great manager – [who is] also a nice person.
“They are in the best position and normally, if they play like they have been playing, especially at home, they will be there [next week].”
Carlo Ancelotti said: “I always said the title would not be decided until the end of the season.
“I am very happy because it [Liverpool away] was the key game in the fight for the title and we played very well. We deserved to win.
“We had it a little bit difficult in the first half, but the second half was better. Defensively, we did a fantastic job and we had a lot of opportunities to counter attack.
“There was pressure in this game on us and we had good control of our emotions. The team is showing good physical condition, good mentality and good personality.”
The Blues boss added: “Our first goal was important because it changed the game. We had more confidence after that and I think Liverpool lost some strength that they showed in the first 30 minutes.
“It was the first time for me here and I will have good memories about this day at Anfield.”
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