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Kevin Palmer 9y

Vincent Kompany impressed by Chelsea's Premier League title win

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has praised Jose Mourinho's Chelsea for mastering the art of winning.

Chelsea finished eight points ahead of defending champions City as they lifted the Premier League title last season, and Kompany has told FourFourTwo that their approach was impressive over the course of the campaign.

"Chelsea were the best team in England by far last season," Kompany said. "They played attractive football against the teams they know they could afford to play attractive football against. In matches they knew would be harder, they were very efficient. There's an art to that you have to respect."

Kompany rejected suggestions that his City team lost their hunger last season, adding: "We wanted it just as much as we did the year before. We're still as hungry, but for some reason we lacked a little bit of sharpness in critical moments.

"We have to be more consistent. Our home form was our strength in the seasons we won the title, but last season it let us down. We had some injuries at bad times. There are so many things that influence a season, and the easiest thing to say is 'they just didn't want it as much.' It doesn't cut it for me."

Meanwhile, Kompany revealed he has family members who are Manchester United supporters, which ensures the derby games against the Old Trafford club are especially significant for him each season.

"I hate losing derbies, but you don't play those types of game and win them all -- it just doesn't happen," he added.

"I've got personal reasons why I want to win those matches more than any other games: my family is very involved in the red and blue divide. When I'm going to visit my kids' grandparents, I want to be the one who's smiling!"

City will begin their attempt to reclaim the Premier League title from Chelsea when they start their season with an away game against West Bromwich Albion on Aug. 10.

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