Eight minutes to stoppage time was what Chelsea players needed to separate themselves from the rest of the teams on the league table and become Champions of the 2017 EPL winners.
After an emotion soaked match with West Brom, Friday, which kept the pressure till the dying minutes of the game, the Belgian, Michy Batshuayi’s slotted in the late goal at West Brom.
Ben Forster had no answer for the high stopper from the former Olympic Marseille player, effectively breaking the hard fighting spirit of the baggies.
“The final whistle sparked wild celebrations among Chelsea’s fans as manager Conte was tossed high into the air by his squad.
“The Italian can now set his sights on emulating compatriot Carlo Ancelotti’s 2010 feat of winning the league and domestic Double as the Blues prepare for an FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley later in May.”
Chelsea’s celebrations were fully deserved – the culmination of a superb season’s work by Conte and his squad. The sweet victory put away the 1-0 home loss to struggling but champion killers, Crystal Palace and Arsenal and Liverpool as well as the recent 2-0 loss to Manchester United
“The Blues’ main attacking threats struggled to find a spark, with Eden Hazard’s frustration summed up with one long-range shot that went out for a corner, but Conte’s side found a way to win, illustrating once again why they are worthy champions.”
Conte’s magic touch does it again
With two games to go, it is clear that coach Conte has done the magic to make the team that was 12th on the table last season to finish straight at the top very early for the title chase.
