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Goals don't matter, it's just points now - Chelsea's Ancelotti

Chelsea don't need to worry about scoring too many more goals after defeating Stoke City 7-0 on Sunday.

The Blues retained top spot in the league due to the win and in the remaining two games of the season only need to stay ahead of Manchester United on points to take the title as goal difference will not be a factor.

"We maintained good discipline on the pitch for 90 minutes," said Ancelotti. "We played well and quickly, and for that I am happy.

"I told my players at half-time to continue to play. Goal difference was not important for this - we have scored a lot of goals this season in the Premier League.

"But it won't come down to goal difference to decide it. There will be one team that arrives in first place and another who arrives in second place.

"We have scored a lot of goals this season, I think it's 93 in the Premier League now, and that's a very good record for us.

"It will be very difficult at Liverpool. But it is in our hands. Liverpool are a fantastic team still going for fourth place."

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