'We must be realistic and to tell always the truth. You can say it's negative or this is positive but its bullshit,' said Conte. 'When you have a competitor like Manchester City that every game they are winning, it is very difficult to think that you can fight for the title.
In 17 games, we have lost four games,' said the Italian. Manchester City in 16 games they have won 15 and drawn one. Although a comfortable victory at the John Smith's Stadium leaves Chelsea 11 points behind Manchester City, who visit struggling Swansea City on Wednesday, Conte does not believe it is realistic to talk of catching Pep Guardiola's side.
Conte had reacted to Saturday's 1-0 loss at West Ham United, by saying Chelsea were not in a position to overhaul runaway leaders Manchester City and that his team's bid had 'never started'. By Simon Evans HUDDERSFIELD, England (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte denied he was being negative when he said the club were not in the Premier League title race and insisted, after Tuesday's 3-1 win at Huddersfield Town, that he was simply being realistic.
