Participation trophies: Chelsea player ratings from loss to Manchester United

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Six wins out of six would bag Chelsea 18 points, meaning they finish on 93 - the second highest points tally in Premier League history, and subsequently lift the title.

"An absolute legend and he'll certainly go down as Chelsea's greatest player". It's a one-off game so however people want to build it up, they will.

Favourites Tottenham, with former Chelsea players Jimmy Greaves and Terry Venables in their ranks, had finished the season in third place and were tipped to beat a Chelsea side managed by Tommy Docherty that had ended up in ninth place.

Moses was not his usual self in the game while Costa struggled to make an impact in the game.

Manchester United's Matteo Darmian (left) and Kurt Zouma in an abrasive duel at Old Trafford on Sunday. The negative is: "no one will give us this league", Cahill said.

Inevitably you wonder whether Tottenham can pull off what would be an extraordinary comeback and win the title.

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Tottenham are arguably playing the most aesthetically pleasing football this term and this is shown in an impressive goal difference of +46 compared to leaders Chelsea's +38.

Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic insists the Blues will hold their nerve in the title race and have the correct mindset to become Champions once again.

However, Alonso pulled up in Chelsea's pre-match warm-up which prompted a tactical switch from Antonio Conte - and the club believe this may have contributed towards the side's poor showing. Including, semi-finals, finals and European fixtures, they have won just one of their past eight matches there.

However, it can be revealed that as well as Marcos Alonso, the striker Diego Costa and winger Victor Moses both missed training on Friday because of the sickness. Chelsea's long-serving captain will be leaving at the end of the season, the capital club announced on Monday. Let's hope it's an off day and it doesn't cost us too much.

Remaining games: Crystal Palace (A), Arsenal (H), West Ham (A), Manchester United (H), Leicester City (A), Hull City (A).

After various rumours linking him with moves away from Stamford Bridge, the Nigerian has emerged from under the radar to play a pivotal role in Chelsea's title race.

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