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Conte: Don’t write us off, Fergie
- Updated: October 29, 2016
Antonio Conte believes it is far too soon for Sir Alex Ferguson to write off Chelsea’s chances of winning the Premier League title this season.
Earlier this week, Ferguson listed his former club Manchester United alongside Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool as the five teams capable of winning the league this season.
That was despite the Blues thumping United 4-0 at Stamford Bridge last Sunday.
Conte insisted he respects Ferguson’s opinion, but refused to put limitations on what his squad can achieve with hard work.
“I respect a lot what he said, but I know that we are working very well,” the former Juventus and Italy boss said.
“I think now we are now in a good way to improve a lot and to become a team that can stay (in contention) until the end to get something.
“Our ambition must be always to play to win every game. Always. It’s important. I try to transfer this to my players in every moment, in every day, every week, in every game.
“We must be ambitious. But to be ambitious you must work a lot.”
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