Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson was full of praise for Chelsea in the wake of their 3-1 win at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday night.

Jose Mourinho's Blues came from behind to beat the Foxes which has them just one win away from claiming the 2014/15 Premier League title.

Pearson admitted it was a tough night for his side, who lost Andy King and Robert Huth to injury inside the opening 25 minutes, but took nothing away from the champions-elect.

"It was difficult tonight because we've had to make substitutions which in normal circumstances we wouldn't have done - but that's life," he told Sky Sports.

"I don't think our players deserved being on the end of a 3-1 defeat because it was a tighter game than that.

"I've heard criticisms of Chelsea in recent weeks and I find it very bemusing. The best sides are able to win games in different ways and they've illustrated that tonight.

"I think they're a really good side and have some great players. I'm not oblivious to the views that were spouted at the weekend in terms of style of football but I'm a big believer in winning games and that's it.

"Chelsea are worthy champions."