Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has hailed the 3-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park but insists they must beat Middlesbrough next week
The 47-year-old witnessed his side run riot against the Toffees in the second half as goals from Pedro, Gary Cahill and Willian tightened their grip on the Premier League title
ANTONIO CONTE has hailed his side's 3-0 win over Everton today, but has warned Chelsea they must beat Middlesbrough next week.
The Blues ran riot in the second half at Goodison Park as they scored three goals to move one step closer to clinching their fifth Premier League title.
Goals from Pedro, Gary Cahill and Willian ensured the three points would be on their way back to West London, as they extended their lead over second-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
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This was Chelsea's toughest on paper in their remaining fixtures of the season, and they passed with flying colours, leaving their manager delighted.
Conte said to Sky Sports in the post-match interview: "A good win. Everton are a strong team and they prepared the game well, so we must be pleased.
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"We had a lot of patience for the right moment to hit, and we deserved the win.
"In this type of game it's easy to lose your head, lose your balance. For this reason at half-time I told them to be calm and to stay in the game.
"We scored an amazing goal with Pedro, then the second and third, but it was not so easy. This gives us lots of confidence."
The 47-year-old has implored his side not to lose focus in their next match, citing anything but a win would undo their victory against the Toffees.
He added: "Now it is important to prepare the final rush. If in the next game against Middlesbrough you don't win, you lose this victory.
"We must look step by step."