Conte is determined that Chelsea will not suffer a similar fate at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea made it three Premier League wins from three under Antonio Conte, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday.
Willian added a fine second on 42 minutes as Chelsea took complete control of the one-sided encounter, before substitute Victor Moses rounded off a comfortable afternoon with the third a minute from time.
After a below-par previous campaign, Hazard has started 2016-17 with renewed vigour, scoring twice in three games to help Antonio Conte’s men make a 100 per cent start to the season. After the first day, I saw this.
“It is very unusual that at home we conceded for 13 games”. We know that we can improve a lot with work. “I’m pleased with his commitment and work-rate”.
Speaking at a news conference, he said: “I believe with this market it’s very hard”.
What will excite Hazard is Conte’s surprisingly attacking philosophy.
“The difference is teams are now playing more football away from the goal”, explained Dyche, whose team drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge two years ago. “He knows players because he used to be one”. Chelsea have had a habit of conceding goals since their defense is not looking great at the moment so we can get a pretty good price on this bet.
The only frustration for Conte is that after such a quick start to his new career in England he has to face an worldwide break as most of his players head off to play for their countries in World Cup qualifying matches.
The Blues are leading the Premier League table as the English top-flight takes a break for a week or so to accommodate the global break. After three wins I wanted to continue to play games but we have to stop. “We know Chelsea is a great team and we must fight until the end for the title”, Conte told reporters.
“I think this is good news for the players, for me, for Chelsea and the fans”.
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Burnley manager Sean Dyche, who expects to take Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford on loan tomorrow, said: “The first half that was as poor as we’ve been in a year, against a very, very strong group”.
