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J = journalists AG = Avram Grant CHPO = Chelsea press officer

J: A deserved win, Avram?

AG: Yes.

J: What particularly pleased you about the performance?

AG: I’m pleased.

J: What in particular pleased you?

AG: I do not know.

J: Is it a relief to win here?

AG: Yes.

J: You seem lost for words by the performance. Are you more satisfied with the performance or the victory?

AG: Both.

J: You seem distracted. Do you have a problem?

AG: No problem.

J: Is there an issue?

AG: No I am ok. I have nothing to say.

J: Do you have a message for the Chelsea fans?

AG: You represent the Chelsea fans?

J: They must believe you are still in the title race, do you have a message for them?

AG: No message.

J: Does this result mean you are back in the title race?

AG: I do not know.

J: You seem less voluble than usual. Is it because of Sky TV moving the game to a Thursday?

AG: Maybe it is because of you. I do not know. I am ok.

J: You are still saying you do not know if you are still in the title race?

AG: No.

J: Is it easier to say nothing, Avram?

AG: I do not know what to answer. It is a good question. I do not know what to answer.

J: Is it because of Sky?

AG: No. Sky is okay. I enjoy watching them.

J: Is it a protest against newspapers?

AG: No. Why?

J: Why else would you come in and refuse to answer our questions?

AG: I answer every question.

J: You are two pints behind Manchester United and you do not know if you are back in the title race?

AG: No.

J: Have you told the players that you do not know if you are back in the title race?

AG: What I tell the players is something else. You want me to tell you what I say to the players?

J: We just want you to answer the question, really. Are you in the title race?

AG: I do not know.

J: Would you not like to gain some positive publicity for the result rather than this bizarre silence?

AG: I am sorry. You can write whatever you want and I can answer what I want.

J: Do you feel under pressure to deliver a trophy. Is it the reason for the monosyllabic answers?

AG: No.

J: Did Michael Essien faint?

AG: He had some problems, but he is ok.

J: Michael Ballack?

AG: Injured.

J: What is his problem?

AG: Ask the doctor.

J: He is not here, Avram.

AG: Well call him then.

J: Have you ever played the yes/no game, Avram?

CHPO: This is going nowhere. Let’s  end it.