Antonio Conte sleeping well after Chelsea power show
Blues claim 13th win in a row with victory over Stoke
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said he would “sleep happy” after his side made it to the turn of the year by equalling the Premier League record for consecutive victories in a season.
Two goals from Willian and one apiece from Gary Cahill and Diego Costa ensured they claimed a 4-2 win over Stoke, their 13th in a row.
Conte was especially pleased with the way Chelsea adapted to Stoke’s style of play after the Peter Crouch-inspired visitors caused rare problems for them in defence.
“My players showed me they are able to adapt to a different type of football,” said Conte.
“When you win a lot there is a great danger to be satisfied and to think, ‘Oh we won a lot, and if we don’t win it’s not important.’
“My players showed me their will to fight and to take great achievement. They deserved it.