Chelsea are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, but did their failure to qualify for the Champions League or Europa League last season help their title charge? "The other year, when we were champions, we had European football so I don't think it makes a big difference." Or does missing out on European football boost Premier League form? Thibaut Courtois says he wants to win the Premier League title with ChelseaOver the last 10 years, the current top six teams in the Premier League have improved their league position by three places, on average, when they've not been playing in Europe. With European games to contend with and the travelling involved, teams are supposedly sapped of energy for Premier League matches and left with less time to prepare for domestic opposition.
Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailYaya Toure has called on Manchester City to invoke the spirit of their two previous Premier League title triumphs and push leaders Chelsea all the way. City came from behind to win the Premier League in 2012 and 2014 and are aiming to make it a hat-trick of comeback title triumphs this season, against all the odds. City still have to go to Chelsea before the end of the season, with midfielder Toure insisting they will not concede the title race just yet. Pep Guardiola's side moved up to second, eight points behind Chelsea, with Monday's 2-0 win at Bournemouth. Our next game is in the FA Cup but then we play Sunderland in the league – it will be another tough game away.
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