Monday 13 April 2015 08:40, UK
Cesc Fabregas delighted in a vital win after his late goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over QPR at Loftus Road.
The game looked to be heading for a stalemate before Fabregas' 88th minute shot - their first on target in the game - found its way past Rob Green.
The win moved Jose Mourinho's men seven points clear at the top of the table and Fabregas admitted it was an important goal.
"It was vital. We know that we are playing for the most important trophy of the season," he said.
"We're there in first place and we want to continue that."
He also paid tribute to the performance of QPR, after Chris Ramsey’s side pushed the Blues all the way – comfortably quelling any Chelsea threats until Fabregas’ late strike.
"They were very difficult to play but we showed great mentality and never gave up in the difficult moments," added Fabregas.
Blues striker Dider Drogba insisted that the side were always confident of getting the three points, even as the clock neared the 90 minute mark.
"We had belief. We always play until the end,” he said. “It was a tough game but the good thing with this team is we always play to the end."
