The FC Chelsea is, as expected, the new English football Champions. With a labour victory at League rivals West Bromwich Albion, of London, secured the sixth championship in their club history.
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte shouted the cheers out before he ran, beaming with joy across the lawn and his players expressed. “This is a great achievement for my players. I thank them for their commitment and hard work,” said Conte.
In his first year, the Italian has brought the Blues to the championship, it is the sixth for Chelsea. After the 1:0 (0:0) against the long-time defensive West Bromwich no longer has to be obtained by the Club from London ten-point lead in the Premier League table and is also the closest rival Tottenham Hotspur.
Happy Coming Off The Bench
The victory at West Brom, the Coach had changes, so to speak. Goalscorer Michy Batshuayi was only a few minutes on the court, as he was in the 82nd. Minute for the decisive goal scored and, therefore, for exuberant rejoicing on the guest tribune of stadium, The Hawthorns ensured. “There is no better feeling in football,” said defender Gary Cahill.
Up to Batshuayis goal Chelsea had to tremble. “I thought it would be one of those days,” said midfielder Cesc Fabregas. “We had so many chances and then we got a bit nervous.” The goalscorer himself was after the final whistle, almost speechless: “It is great that we have won the title, all are happy,” said Batshuayi.
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