Jose Mourinho insists he has no preference where and when Chelsea win their second Premiership title after setting up a showdown against Manchester United in a fortnight.

Chelsea despatched 10-man Everton 3-0 with effortless ease thanks to goals from Frank Lampard - his 20th of the season in all competitions - Didier Drogba and Michael Essien. Everton had Lee Carsley sent off for a reckless challenge on Drogba but Chelsea's victory leaves them nine points clear at the top and needing just a draw against United to clinch back-to-back titles.

Mourinho said: "We are close, more than ever, but we are not there yet. I just want to be champions. Some people prefer to win it at home, some people prefer to win it away, but for me it is just to be champions."