Salomon Kalou says Chelsea cannot expect Manchester United to hand them the Barclays Premier League title.
Prior to Sunday's 7-0 victory over Stoke City, Kalou had netted only one top flight goal this season, in the equally impressive 7-1 win over Aston Villa.
But to cap an impressive perfomance at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, the Ivory Coast international scored his first hat-trick for the club, with a double from Frank Lampard and goals from substitute Daniel Sturridge and Florent Malouda completing the rout.
keep winning
And now the 24-year-old has warned his team-mates that they must push title rivals United to the bitter end if the want to clinch the trophy on the last day of the season.
"Winning 7-0 at home shows we really want to be champions," said Kalou. "If you want to be champions, that's the kind of game you have to win."
He added: "We didn't show any nerves. Everyone was at their best and played very well. We know United won't back down so we have to push it. We have to focus on ourselves and keep winning our games. We can't expect United to give us the title."
Chelsea visit Liverpool on Sunday as they look to increase their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League.
keep winning
And now the 24-year-old has warned his team-mates that they must push title rivals United to the bitter end if the want to clinch the trophy on the last day of the season.
"Winning 7-0 at home shows we really want to be champions," said Kalou. "If you want to be champions, that's the kind of game you have to win."
He added: "We didn't show any nerves. Everyone was at their best and played very well. We know United won't back down so we have to push it. We have to focus on ourselves and keep winning our games. We can't expect United to give us the title."
Chelsea visit Liverpool on Sunday as they look to increase their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League.
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