Premier League leaders Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley on Sunday to see their lead at the top reduce to eight points.

Antonio Conte’s men had seen nearest rivals Tottenham lose to Liverpool the day before, and they looked set to take full advantage when Pedro gave them a seventh minute lead at Turf Moor.

However, a stunning Robbie Brady free-kick levelled things up for Sean Dyche’s men, who fully deserved a point against the runaway leaders, who had extended their lead at the top to ten points come the final whistle, only for Manchester City to bridge it to eight after beating Bournemouth 2-0 on Monday night.

Nonetheless, Conte’s Blues are in prime position to secure a fifth Premier League title in the last 12 years, although they’ll turn their attentions away from the league this weekend when they face Wolves in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Yet, it’s clear that Chelsea are red hot favourites to land the Premier League title this term, with a settled eleven as well as some tactical masterclasses from Conte helping them achieve that.

So, with just 13 games to go, here is the Chelsea XI that will win the Premier League this season…

Thibaut Courtois

No goalkeeper has kept more clean sheets in the Premier League this season than Thibaut Courtois, who appears to have put last season behind him with a string of impressive displays in the Chelsea goal.

The Belgian international was one of many Blues who struggled in their title defence last term, yet he has been back to his best under Conte this time round, keeping 13 clean sheets in 25 league starts, and conceding just nine goals in his last 19 games.

His save to deny Patrick van Aanholt back on December 14 against Sunderland was a clear highlight, but it has been his consistently high-level displays, especially when he’s been called upon, which have been particularly impressive.

He’s one of the best keepers in the division, and one who looks set to help the Blues win the title.

Cesar Azpilicueta

One of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League over the last four years, Cesar Azpilicueta has unsurprisingly taken to his role in the back three with minimal fuss.

The Spanish international, capped 18 times by his country, moved to Stamford Bridge in 2012 from French side Marseille, and has since featured in 147 Premier League games for the Blues, and won the title, League Cup, and Europa League in his time in West London.

Be it at left-back, right-back, or as a centre-back in Conte’s three, the 27-year-old is a solid and dependable defender, and one that will be crucial in their pursuit of a fifth Premier League title in 12 years.

David Luiz

It was seen by many as a panic buy at the end of the transfer window, but Chelsea bringing David Luiz back from Paris Saint-Germain last summer has been nothing short of a masterstroke.

The Brazilian international, who of course captained his country in their 7-1 mauling by Germany at their own World Cup three years ago, has been absolutely outstanding at the back for the Blues, starting 21 of their 25 Premier League games, and conceding just 14 goals while he has been on the pitch.

He has seamlessly taken to the role in the middle of Conte’s back three, and the responsibility of that has brought the best out of the 29-year-old, with exemplary displays against Southampton, Everton, and Liverpool demonstrative of his supreme confidence.

Obviously, Luiz’s form over the coming months will have a say in whether Chelsea win the title come May.

Gary Cahill

He was one of a few Chelsea defenders criticised for his early season form, but one that Conte has trusted hugely since changing to a back three.

England international Gary Cahill made errors against both Swansea and Arsenal earlier in the season, but when others were dropped, the 31-year-old wasn’t, and he since played every game for the Blues in the Premier League.

The centre-back has been a crucial part of the back three with consistently good performances, a far cry from what we saw near the start of the campaign.

Cahill is an integral member of Conte’s squad, as he is in Gareth Southgate’s England one, so his form will need to remain solid between now and May to help the Blues win the title.

Victor Moses

Victor Moses is probably the most improved player of the Premier League season so far, given that prior to this campaign, he had only made 23 league appearances for the Blues in five years.

The Nigerian international moved to Stamford Bridge in 2012 after a successful spell at Wigan, and then went on to make 43 appearances in all competitions in his first season in West London.

However, the 26-year-old saw first team opportunities restricted after that campaign, and went on loan to Liverpool, Stoke, and West Ham in a bid for regular playing time.

Yet Moses has been drafted into Conte’s side as the right wing-back, and it has been a genius move from the Italian boss, as the former winger has been brilliant, netting three goals and laying on two assists in 24 league appearances.

His relentless work-rate and energy to get up and down the flanks is tailor-made for the wing-back role, so keeping him fit over the coming months will be important in their quest to win the title.

N’Golo Kante

There’s no coincidence that the two teams N’Golo Kante has played for in the last two years, Leicester and Chelsea, have topped the table, one of which went on to win the title, and other is well on its way to doing so.

The French international, who signed for the Foxes back in 2015 for just under £6 million, then made the move to Stamford Bridge last summer for over £30 million, and he has been worth every penny so far.

The 25-year-old has been absolutely magnificent for the Blues this term, be it his excellent reading of the game in the midfield, regularly breaking up opposition attacks and passes, or his quality ball retention under pressure.

Kante continues to get better and better, and there’s no doubt that his form between now and May will be crucial in helping Chelsea land a second Premier League title in three years.

Nemanja Matic

The midfield enforcer that came back to Stamford Bridge to help them win the Premier League in 2015, Nemanja Matic is once again playing at an extremely high level.

The Serbian international left Chelsea back in 2011 to sign for Portuguese giants Benfica, before former boss Jose Mourinho decided to bring him back to West London in the January of 2014, before going on to make 36 league appearances in their title-winning campaign the following season.

Matic was named in the PFA Team of the Year for that term given his excellent all round play in the midfield, and although last season was not his best, he has been brilliant once again this term, with he and Kante arguably the best central midfield partnership in the division.

Marcos Alonso

There were a few raised eyebrows when Conte brought defender Marcos Alonso to Chelsea last summer, but any doubts have since been abolished such have been the Spaniard’s excellent displays.

The 26-year-old, formerly of Real Madrid and Bolton Wanderers, has made the left wing-back spot his own this term after a string of impressive performances, both in the attacking sense and the defensive aspect of the game.

Four goals and two assists are demonstrative of his increasing prevalence in the attacking third, and his relentless energy up and down the flanks is a huge asset to Conte in the system the Italian plays.

With no obvious replacement for Alonso, it’s crucial that the 26-year-old remains in form and fully fit between now and May.

Pedro

Pedro has had a fine season at Chelsea, and he must be doing well to keep their Player of the Season from last term Willian out of the starting line-up.

Spanish international Pedro, who has played 60 times for his country and won the World Cup and European Championships, moved to Stamford Bridge in 2015 but struggled in his first season in West London, managing just seven league goals.

However, he like many have been reinvigorated by Conte this term, with the 29-year-old having scored six times and laid on five assists in just 22 Premier League appearances, with his tally on nine goals in all competitions already more than last term.

With five goals and two assists since the turn of the year, Pedro is clearly a man in form, so expect plenty more contributions from the forward over the coming weeks and months.

Eden Hazard

The 2014/15 PFA Player of the Year endured a miserable 2015/16, but Eden Hazard has raised his game to a new level in 2016/17.

From netting 14 goals and laying on nine assists in Chelsea’s title-winning campaign a few years ago, the 26-year-old than managed just four goals last season as the Blues laboured to a tenth place finish in their title defence.

However, the Belgian international has been back to his best this term, with ten goals and three assists helping Conte’s men to a healthy lead at the summit of the Premier League.

His display against Everton in November was deemed one of the best the top-flight has ever seen, and further impressive displays against Bournemouth and Arsenal have demonstrated that last term was a complete one-off for one of the most talented footballers in the world.

Diego Costa

The speculation surrounding Diego Costa’s future at Chelsea last month appears to be dead in the water, after the Spanish international has come back into the team doing what he does best – scoring goals.

The 28-year-old was omitted from the side to face Leicester on January 14, for one reason or another, but came back in against Hull the week after, and netted the opener in a committed and bright display from the striker.

Although he hasn’t been able to add to his 15 Premier League goals since then, Costa has proven dedicated to the cause, with his all round play impressive, as well as his desire to work for the team.

With question marks over Michy Batshuayi’s capabilities in the top-flight, keeping Costa fit between now and May is absolutely crucial for Chelsea in their bid to win the league.