Conte keeping title talk in check

Chelsea boss more focused on top-four spot than catching City

BOURNEMOUTH, United Kingdom - Antonio Conte reckons Chelsea faces a daunting task as it attempts to claw back a nine-point deficit to leader Manchester City and retain its Premier League title.

A 1-0 victory at Bournemouth on Saturday ensured Chelsea didn't lose more ground to City, and the Italian admitted the win provided a welcome boost to the Londoners' confidence ahead of the midweek Champions League trip to Roma.