Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said his sides Premier League title chances were over after a lacklustre display in their 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. The Blues are still top but are only a point clear of Liverpool and two ahead of Manchester City, who have played two matches fewer and drew 1-1 at Arsenal. Asked whether Chelsea could still win the league for the first time since 2009-10, Mourinho said: Now its impossible to win the title. You have players who are fantastic in some games and disappear in others Jose Mourinho Chelsea manager We depend too much on other results. He added: When you depend a little its possible, when you depend a lot I dont think it is possible. Mathematically it is still possible but one thing is mathematics and another is reality. Palace, whose victory was their first in six games, went ahead when Chelsea captain John Terry headed Joel Wards cross into his own net. Mourinho admitted his side deserved nothing against a Palace team who are still only five points clear of the relegation zone despite a hugely impressive win. He praised defenders Branislav Ivanovic, Cesar Azpilicueta, Terry and Gary Cahill but said the others players lacked the correct mentality and a little bit of quality. Mentality because the opponent beat us clearly on that, said Mourinho. Crystal Palace had a strong mentality, were aggressive and committed with every one of them playing to the top of their potential.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 07:58:49 +0000
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