‘Focus and concentration’ is key in title race – Conte

Joe Williams

Antonio Conte insists his players must continue to show the right “focus and concentration” after they went 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Goals from Spanish trio Cesc Fabregas, Pedro and Diego Costa secured a 3-1 victory against Swansea on Saturday to further boost their chances of seeing out the season on top.

And Conte hailed his side’s “character” in the second period with Fernando Llorente’s equaliser meaning the teams were level at half-time.

“For sure we dominated the game,” said Conte. “We played very well, it was a good performance and we created many chances to score.

“We conceded at the end of the first half, after the time was finished, so in this case there was a bit of luck, but we showed great character in the second half.

“We deserved a lot to win the game, now it’s important to continue in this way. To look at ourselves and to think to win, to continue with great focus and concentration.”