With Chelsea having lost 2-0 to Manchester United on Sunday, Tottenham are now just four points behind the Blues with six games left to play this season.
The England global has scored nine goals in 43 appearances this season after bursting onto the scene at United with eight goals in 18 games under Louis van Gaal last term.
As the season winds down and the FA Cup clouds up the already busy Premier League fixtures, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will need special efforts from his most important and influential players.
"I think Marcus is a great player", Darmian told reporters.
"I don't think a lot of people saw that scoreline coming or the type of game to be honest".
After talk earlier in the year about a move to China ended, the 31-year-old has featured regularly across the competitions and being named captain on Sunday was reward for his impressive consistency and confirmation of his place as one of Mourinho's most dependable players.
Marcus Rashford hailed by Darmian after Chelsea win
So, according to Conte, we have a Chelsea side lacking motivation and a Tottenham team that are the best in the country and with a chance of glory.
Young was particularly complimentary of teammate Rashford, who stood out against Chelsea after opening the scoring.
The Premier League title race is back on. "If we pick up the points we need it doesn't matter what Spurs do'".
Everton have won eight straight games at Goodison and are brimming with confidence, while West Bromwich are eighth and no pushovers at home.
So, according to Conte, we have a Chelsea team lacking motivation, and a Spurs side who are the best in England and with a chance of glory.
"One is the Europa League and the second is to finish in the top four because I think playing in the Champions League is a very good objective for next season".
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