John Terry leads Chelsea celebrations after champions-elect draw at Arsenal

Terry made that much clear with his passionate celebrations at the end of the game, and he told Sky Sports 1: "It's a big step to where we want to go.

"It's not done mathematically, but it's a big step and the big thing today was not to let Arsenal gain points.

"We're almost there. We have a tough game on Wednesday, Leicester are fighting for points, but the job is in our hands."

On the day he was named in the PFA Premier League team of the year, Terry added: "Arsenal made it tough, they're a good side. They've been in great form and have world-class players."

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho extended his unbeaten run against Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger to 13 matches, and the Blues can wrap up the title in the week ahead with victories at Leicester and Crystal Palace.

Ten points separate leaders Chelsea from the third-placed Gunners, who are level with Manchester City in second but have a match in hand over last season's champions.

Arsenal had plenty of possession in the Emirates Stadium tussle, but once again could not find a way past Chelsea's solid rearguard, the attacking display from the home side failing to really test goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

A shut-out against the only side with realistic hopes of catching them means Chelsea need just six points from their remaining five games to secure the title.