Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that Manchester United showed more determination to win the match following their 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The Blues fell to their fourth defeat of the season through goals in either half by Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera, which mean they head into they’re final six Premier League games of the season four points ahead of Tottenham Hotspurs.

The Italian manager admits that United deserved the win and he believed they showed more determination to collect all three points at Old Trafford.

‘We didn’t play a good game, and United deserved to win the game because they showed more desire, ambition and motivation,’ Conte told the Chelsea website.

‘It’s very simple, but in this case, it is the fault of the coach. It means the coach wasn’t able to transfer the right concentration, motivation, desire and ambition to win this game. The situation is simple today.

‘We have to think there are six finals from now until the end. The league is open. We have a 50 percent probability of winning the league. We must know this. If we finish top of the table it means we deserve to, otherwise, it means another team deserves it.’

The 47-year-old admits that pressure brings out the best in him and his team but he insists that the Blues will now regroup and focus on their upcoming match against Spurs.

‘The pressure is normal. I prefer to fight for the title and have the pressure rather than not fighting for the title and staying calm. We are lucky to have that pressure. Last season Chelsea had no pressure. You play calm and you’re happy,’ he added.

‘We are doing a great job, a miracle if you consider last season and the problems we had. For this reason, we must have great enthusiasm to play these last six games, with passion and a will to fight and win, and if we are able to win we must be proud. Otherwise, we must clap another team.

‘I have confidence in myself and in my players and the club. This is not the first time we face this type of situation. We must be proud to have this type of situation.

‘It’s important to understand what was wrong today and then restart together. I repeat the fault is mine.’

Chelsea will be hoping to bounce back when they take on London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Kick-off has been scheduled for 18:15.