Chelsea ace Thibaut Courtois rejects this advantage over title rivals

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Thibaut Courtois says Chelsea don't have a European advantage

The talented goalkeeper actually thinks it's more difficult to maintain momentum when they do not play as regularly.

Chelsea, who finished 10th last season, are the only team in the current top four, which also includes Tottenham, Manchester City and Arsenal, who haven't featured in a European competition this campaign.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois

Courtois said: "The players don't want to relax.

"Everybody wants to play in Europe and if you're in the rhythm of playing a game every three or four days, sometimes you can play better, even though it's harder at the end of the season.

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"The other year, when we were champions, we had European football so I don't think it makes a big difference."

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Antonio Conte's side are running away with the Premier League title and boast a nine-point advantage over the chasing pack with 14 games remaining.

Chelsea travel to face 12th-placed Burnley on Sunday.

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