The National's Sport cover for the Monday, April 27 issue, featuring John Terry and Chelsea, who through another defensively rock-solid performance put one hand on the Premier League trophy.
Jonathan Wilson writes it was another typical display of Chelsea's "obduracy", which, he admits, there must be admiration for.
“And at heart, there must be admiration for the obduracy of Chelsea.
“Mourinho has conceded that as his side have tired and as injuries have hit, his approach has become more “strategic” and that is what sets his side apart from their Premier League rivals.
“When Chelsea are struggling they still get points; they have a gamecraft others lack, a capacity to kill games.
“It may not be glamorous – and it may be that their fans and directors would rather recall the more expansive displays of the autumn – but Chelsea have won this title because they have dropped only eight points since New Year’s Day, when City pulled level with them at the top of the table.”
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