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Now equal top with Manchester United after a 2-0 victory at Newcastle, this fascinating battle between the Champions League finalists will go down to the wire.

"From day one our target was to be in the Champions League final and to improve our game," said the Chelsea coach.

He added: "We've done more than I even expected, so we want to believe the season will end well and we will fight to the last minute.

"United have had a fantastic season. They've been champions many times before but this year we have given them a good battle and it is not finished yet.

"Even if they win the title on goal difference you must give my team respect."

Even though Wigan are managed by former Old Trafford favourite Steve Bruce, Grant expects them to give their all.

"For more than 30 years I've visited English football, at least five times a year since I was a boy," he said.

"Even when I didn't have much money I came here. One thing I like is that you play football until the end, not like other countries.

"We need to win first and it's not easy for them to play at Wigan."