Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand says Chelsea's ability to play off the break has made them champions-elect.
Antonio Conte's side will be crowned Premier League champions if they beat Middlesbrough and West Brom this week.
Ferdinand told The Times: “Chelsea will be champions by Friday if they win their next two games, and the thing that sets them apart from the rest is brilliance on the break.
“There is no one style of play guaranteed to win you the Premier League but counter attacking has been their key, rather like it was for Leicester last season.
“In March, Eden Hazard scored a goal in Chelsea's 2-1 win at West Ham, set up by N'Golo Kante and Pedro, that was the moment I sat up and went: 'Whoah, this is a special team.'
“Not since my Manchester United team with Cristiano Ronaldo in his pomp have I seen a side counter so quickly, so efficiently and with such devastating effect."
Source: tribalfootball.com