In the 55th minute, Capoue put Watford 1-0 ahead as he chests a cross from the right and volleyed a left-foot strike into the top corner.
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His impressive and assured display in the league led to Conte handing the forward his first start in the Blues’ EFL Cup second-round clash against Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night and, again, he didn’t let his manager down.
Now he is ready to recreate that sort of form as Conte looks to deliver silverware in his maiden season at Stamford Bridge. We are a good family and a good team.
“No, I’m not comfortable, I don’t like to pay a lot of money”, replied Conte when asked if Chelsea would match their title rivals’ spending levels. “That is why now we are winning. We must understand that we have to fight together and today is another game that we won at the end so it’s very important”.
Chelsea tried to respond and their desperation was summed up when Costa, already on a booking, clearly dived in an effort to try and win a penalty. I feel good because I saw the right commitment, the right spirit from my team.
Asked about the impact of his replacements, Conte said: “Good impact”.
“Unfortunately the game ended like this but if we keep playing like this the results will come”.
“The games come thick and fast so over the next few weeks I’m sure it won’t be a factor at all”.
Walter Mazzarri is still waiting for his first win after a 1-1 draw at Southampton on the opening day was followed up with this galling defeat.
And the Italian admits he will struggle to sleep after blaming his own side for gifting Chelsea their goals.
“They are going to help us improve”.
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The Frenchman said the much publicised huge broadcast income to Premier League clubs this season – guaranteeing them at least £100m – meant teams on the continent were playing hardball. He must stay very positive on the match because for me the game and the performance are the most important things.
