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- Updated: December 18, 2016
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic has refuted the suggestion they are title favourites despite Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace securing an 11th consecutive league win.
Diego Costa’s headed goal at Selhurst Park ensured Antonio Conte’s side equalled a club-record run set in the 2009-10 season under Carlo Ancelotti and surpassed another under Jose Mourinho in 2005-06.
Chelsea are guaranteed top spot over Christmas and in a strong position going into the New Year with no European football to distract them but Matic is not getting carried away with their progress.
“It is a long way to go,” Matic said. “We …
