Thomas Tuchel's 'realistic' admission lays down gauntlet to Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs

Conte passionately defends comments to Italian media

Matt Turner: In Profile

David Moyes says Kurt Zouma is 'incredibly remorseful'

Mikel Arteta Explains Importance Of Clean Sheets & Makes Attacking Demands

Leicester 2-2 West Ham in pictures

Gold & Guest discuss the Tottenham midfield

Arsenal train ahead of Brentford clash

Thomas Tuchel reveals conversation with Roman Abramovich after Club World Cup win

Reece James on his excellent start to the season

Thierry Henry gives major Arsenal Champions League prediction with scathing Tottenham dig

Thomas Tuchel reveals why Mason Mount had to come off during Club World Cup final

Thomas Tuchel has conceded that his Chelsea side can no longer think about challenging for the Premier League title and must focus on securing their spot in the top four.

The Blues returned from the Club World Cup to find themselves 16 points behind league champions Manchester City who sit at the summit of the table having played a game more but, despite missing two gameweeks, Chelsea remain third.

When they left for Abu Dhabi, the likes of Spurs could have surpassed the Stamford Bridge side providing they won all of their games in hand, but Antonio Conte's side were unable to capitalise, though there are a number of suitors lining up to challenge for a place in the Champions League.

The Blues find themselves four points ahead of Manchester United and six points ahead of West Ham having played a game less than both, while Arsenal could close the gap to a single point if they win the two matches they have in hand. Spurs also have two games in hand, and could climb within five points.

Chelsea are of course, still challenging in the FA Cup and Champions League, with the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on