Mikel Obi has conceded the EPL crown to Manchester United, while his club Chelsea and Manchester City will battle for second place.
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Chelsea star Mikel has admitted Manchester United have their hands around the trophy already and that only a miracle could see them surrender it.
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Mikel said United's 12-point gap ahead of second- placed City is massive and Chelsea's title hopes suffered a major body blow when they lost 2-0 at City on Sunday.
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"To be realistic I don't think anyone will be putting money on us or City to win this title," Mikel said.
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"You don't know what can happen in football but at the moment it's a one-horse race. It's all about United because they are doing so well now.
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"They have been the best team so far this season, even when they are not playing well, they always find a way to get three points at stake."
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Mikel also admitted a frustration Chelsea did not maintain their early charge for the championship and their ongoing managerial merry-go-round didn't help.
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"We started so well, but then we had a little bit of a dip," he said.
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"Then there were a few changes here and there and changes take time to gel.
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"We just have to keep working and respect the manager. "He's the boss and we just have to follow his instructions and do what he wants us to do."