John Terry: Hits out at 'boring' tag

John Terry has hit back at claims Chelsea are boring by stating nobody will remember their defensive performances in the title run-in when they are crowned champions.

The champions-elect have come in for criticism in recent weeks as they have scored only twice in their last three Premier League games.

They happily conceded possession to Manchester United and Arsenal in their last two fixtures and still emerged with four points.

Chelsea's Jose Mourinho addresses his side's 'boring' tag after their 0-0 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium Chelsea's Jose Mourinho addresses his side's 'boring' tag after their 0-0 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium

"We are definitely not boring and if we do go on to win it, nobody's going to remember the performances when perhaps it’s not been that exciting, but we've dug deep where other teams haven’t and that is why they are so far behind us," said Terry.

"Possession is great, we could see that from the Manchester United game last week.

"Possession and tippy-tappy football’s great, but if you are not winning games you’re not going to win the league.

"Let’s not forget the first half of the season, up until Christmas, we were the best side by far.

"The football we played with Fabregas and his assists, the goal at Burnley by Andre Schurrle and goals after that. The play was different class.

Jose Mourinho thinks the PFA Team of the Year should have been all Chelsea, singling out Cesc Fabregas as someone who should have been selected Jose Mourinho thinks the PFA Team of the Year should have been all Chelsea, singling out Cesc Fabregas as someone who should have been selected

"Things then went against us and the manager being him, came up with the way to get us through games and that’s where he’s at his best.

"Let’s not forget we were the best side up until Christmas for sure and we have actually beaten the teams who have made things difficult for us.

"We are grinding out results, we have got the quality in the squad, so hopefully we can get over the line because we are very close."

Chelsea need just five more points to win their first Premier League title in five years.