Blues to punish Spurs’ blunder

Chelsea can go seven clear

Beat Middlesbrough on Monday night at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea will go seven points clear of rivals Tottenham, who lost to West Ham on Friday. The title is now in The Blues’ hands, it’s theirs to throw away, and there’s not many expecting them to slip-up.

Monday night football has an extra special feel to it this week as Chelsea roll out the red carpet, live on Sky Sports from 8.00pm. A home win will not only edge fans towards a historic crown, it will also push Middlesbrough down to the Championship.

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Title is in Chelsea’s hands

Runaway league leaders for so long this season, Chelsea hit the skids when losing twice in four games to open the door for a late surge from Tottenham. A 2-1 reverse to Crystal Palace at this venue was followed by defeat to Jose Mourinho’s Man Utd at Old Trafford last month.

Conte and co have since steadied the ship, and in some style too, knocking Spurs out of the FA Cup at the semi-final stage to keep their hopes of a double alive, while beating Southampton and Everton in the league, with plenty to spare. Both wins came by a two-or-more goal margin, and taking the favourites -1 on the handicap with Coral will earn you 1/2. Not a bad offer, with the match win trading 1/7.