Chelsea midfielder Willian wants his team-mates to take confidence from Saturday 's win against Stoke as they close in on the Premier League title . Jose Mourinho 's side are seven points clear at the top of the table after beating the Potters 2-1 at Stamford Bridge courtesy of goals from Eden Hazard and Loic Remy . And Willian , who played a part in Remy 's winner , believes the Blues must continue in the same vein if they are to stay at the summit . Chelsea midfielder Willian weaves his way past Ryan Shawcross during his side 's 2-1 win on Saturday . The Brazilian wants his team-mates to remain focused in their final eight games of the season . Speaking to club website chelseafc.com , Willian said : ' I think we played very well [ against Stoke ] , we have confidence and possession and we have to continue in the same way . 'We have to continue to be strong and concentrate and we have to get points game by game and this is the way . 'Now we have to stay focused and stay strong because there are difficult games coming and we have to prepare . ' Loic Remy is mobbed by his Chelsea team-mates after scoring the winning goal against Mark Hughes ' side . Blues boss Jose Mourinho has given his squad the confidence to perform , according to Willian . Mourinho won two Premier League titles with Chelsea during his first spell at Stamford Bridge and Willian is convinced that his manager will play a key role during their remaining eight games . 'He [ Joe Mourinho ] is a great manager and he gives confidence , he gives everything to the players and we try to win all the games , ' added the Brazilian . 'He explains what we have to do on the pitch and he is a very good coach and he has history in football so I am very happy to work with him . '
Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 on Saturday to go seven points clear at the top . Willian wants his side to play in the same manner in their last eight games . The Brazilian has praised Jose Mourinho for giving his squad confidence . READ : Mourinho hails Remy as striker stakes claim to replace Costa . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .