Defeat will end Chelsea’s title hopes, says O’Neill

MARTIN O’NEILL believes Chelsea cannot afford to lose another game this season if they are to retain any hope of lifting the Premier League title.

But, ahead of today’s clash between the two clubs, the Aston Villa manager insists the Blues have the quality of players in their squad to put together just that sort of run.

Guus Hiddink takes charge for the first time at Villa Park with Chelsea 10 points adrift of leaders Manchester United with 13 games to play — and two behind third-placed Villa.