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Grant excited by Chelsea’s quality of football
CHELSEA boss Avram Grant believes
his side have been playing
the best football during a Barclays
Premier League title run-in
that proves he has what it takes
in high-profile matches.
After defeat to Tottenham in
the Carling Cup final, one of the
criticisms Grant faced was failing
in games that matter but he
can point to victories over Arsenal
and Manchester United since.
Only goal difference now separates
Chelsea and United going
into the final weekend of the season,
with Grant needing victory
over Bolton and for Sir Alex Ferguson's
men to drop points at
Wigan.
Chelsea are expected to cruise
to three points at Stamford
Bridge, given their recent performances.
Then he wants them to
take their form to Moscow when
they face United in the Champions
League final.
There is no doubt about this,
in the last month we have played
very good games,'' Grant said.
The best football at the right
times against big teams and big
managers. You need every
minute to think what to do
against them.
Whatever happens on Sunday
I will be very proud of what we
have done this season.
Alex said a few months ago it
was the best Manchester United
side since he's been coaching.
We've given them a battle.
If they take the title, and I'm
not sure they will, it will be on
goal difference.''
It has been suggested that
Chelsea's players, rather than
Grant, are responsible for the
title charge, but the Chelsea boss
defended himself again.
The players showed by themselves
good character and quality,''
he said.
When we had bad moments
we had good recovery, which is
important. It's not easy when you
are chasing.
My job is to make decisions
and take responsibility for those
decisions.
I must say the players did a
good job. On the other hand there
were many, many tough decisions
during the season about
players.
It's my job to take responsibility.''
Regardless of where the source
of Chelsea's inspiration has
come from, they will need help
from Wigan to complete the most
remarkable of title triumphs.
9:14am Saturday 10th May 2008
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