And Heurelho Gomes could only deflect Fabregas’s shot into the path of Michy Batshuayi for Chelsea’s equaliser before his wonderful pass teed up Diego Costa for the victor.
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The Antonio Conte era at Chelsea got off to a successful start last weekend with a win over West Ham, and now they journey just outside London to battle with Watford FC. I feel good because I saw the right commitment, the right spirit from my team. “Everything is new. This usually means that in the first game of the season it is hard for the team to play football as I intend them to”.
Courtois has been impressed by the contribution of his countryman, who has helped Chelsea preserve their winning start to the season.
“I believe that work pays and always pays”, he said.
“Fitness might come into it a little bit, but it’s still early in the season and we’re all finding out feet”, the defender said to the Watford Observer.
Conte s decision not to start Fabregas in either of this season s Premier League matches has been seen as a sign that the Spain midfielder may not be part of his long-term plans, but Conte praised the former Arsenal and Barcelona star.
“I’m pleased for Moses, Cesc and Batshuayi because their impact was very good”. Because for me, the most important thing is the match. “And that is happening in Chelsea”.
“I spoke with him about this new experience, this is a great challenge also for him”. Yes, I try to speak to all my players – all together and individually and its important to have these relations.
While Walter Mazzarri does not regard Antonio Conte as a friend, the Watford manager will shake his Chelsea counterpart’s hand.
[And] we all know Cesc is a great player with a great technique, a good pass and assist. We can hold our heads high.
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“When we were in Italy and we fought for the title, Juventus against Napoli, yeah, but when you stay up and you are fighting for the title everyone fights for their club”. They were convinced that Craig Cathcart’s hand made illegal contact with the ball following a corner as the pressure built and it took until the 80th minute to find an equalising goal.
