text: Chelsea have turned to the latest fitness technology to carry them over the line towards the Premier League title following a relentless campaign. Having led the chasing pack for most of the season, the Blues are currently  seven points clear with a game in hand over their closest rivals and seven games remaining ahead of the weekend's visit of Manchester United. Despite their commanding position, Jose Mourinho's side is leaving nothing to chance as players hit the gym following the announcement of a partnership with leading wellness solutions provider Technogym - who have kitted out their Cobham training ground with state-of-the-art equipment. Kurt Zouma (left), Nemanja Matic (top right) and Eden Hazard (bottom right) work out at Cobham . Players including Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matic have been pictured being put through their paces while the Stamford Bridge club's Twitter account features a video of young defender Kurt Zouma working out at Cobham. Carlos Lalin, Chelsea assistant first team fitness coach and gym manager said 'Technogym has a reputation for excellence in the design and manufacture of fitness equipment for elite athletes. 'As one of the leading clubs in the world, it is natural that we should work with the best. We are pleased with our choice and hope that this will help us to achieve even more in the coming years.' New signing Juan Cuadrado (left) and Cesar Azpilicueta are all smiles at their new running machines . Technogym has kitted out Chelsea's Cobham training centre with the latest state-of-the-art equipment . Player of the Year nominee Eden Hazard trains hard in the gym ahead of Manchester United's visit . Azpilicueta and Branislav Ivanovic take part in some leg stretching exercises using the new equipment . Technogym's founder and President Nerio Alessandri said, 'Over the past 30 years, Technogym has invested heavily in research and development work to create unsurpassed fitness equipment and technology that supports top athletes around the world. 'Both Chelsea FC and Technogym share a strong dedication to performance – be it at the high-performance training centre in Cobham, or in the creation of the most innovative fitness equipment in the market. 'We are proud to be selected as Chelsea FC's fitness equipment partner, and we look forward to working closely with its players to continuously help them achieve the best performance possible.' Blues defender Matic uses weights and resistance training to get himself in shape for Sunday . Chelsea fitness coach Carlos Lalin has hailed the club's partnership with Technogym . Zouma has broken into the first team this year and has been preferred to Gary Cahill in recent games . Meanwhile, Chelsea have had two players nominated for the PFA Player of the Year awards with Diego Costa and Hazard competing with the likes of Harry Kane, David de Gea, Philippe Coutinho and Alexis Sanchez for the accolade. Hazard is hot favourite thanks to his consistently brilliant form, which has also seen the Belgium international included in the shortlist for the Young Player of the Year award. Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against QPR to open to maintain their lead at the top of the table . Hazard (left) is hot favourite to pick up the PFA Player of the Year award for his inspiring displays .
target: Chelsea are seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table .
  Blues have announced partnership with fitness leaders Technogym .
  Kurt Zouma, Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matic have been working out .
  Jose Mourinho's side host Man United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday .