Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas says there's no chance of them catching leaders Manchester City after defeat to Aston Villa.

The Portuguese dismissed the prospect of closing the 11-point gap to leaders Manchester City - who play their game in hand at Sunderland on Sunday - as "fantasy".

He said: "Our reality is a fourth-placed finish, but that is not good enough.

"We have to continue to pursue the best possible finish in the league, and a humble finish for this club."