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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s 3-4-3 alternatives: A four man defence in the 4-3-3

Which Premier League-winning Chelsea side played the best football?

Chelsea’s 3-4-3 alternatives: Is 3-1-4-2 the future for Antonio Conte’s Blues?

Alvaro Morata’s brace for Spain hints at link-up with Davide Zappacosta

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool reacts as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal controls the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 27, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans should be relieved Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain chose Liverpool

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s 3-4-3 alternatives: Analysing the 3-5-2 formation

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Diego Costa of Chelsea is dejected after The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea acknowledge Diego Costa’s existence at the bare legal minimum

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Eden Hazard of Belgium looks on during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Chelsea depth strong enough to rest players, according to Eden Hazard

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Rating Chelsea’s summer signings after bizarre transfer window

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Michael Emenalo, Technical director at Chelsea is seen prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea at Vitality Stadium on April 8, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea squad strong enough for now, but new signings needed in January

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks dejected after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on April 16, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea failed Antonio Conte over the summer and on deadline day

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates at the end of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea, Antonio Conte and the madman theory: Why fans should expect transfers

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Tammy Abraham of Swansea City celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Swansea City at Selhurst Park on August 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham may get lost in Fernando Llorente deal

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal battle for possession during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 27, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Why Chelsea’s pursuit of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain makes sense

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Realistically determining where Chelsea should strengthen to meet squad requirements

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte has a different selection headache at Chelsea this weekend

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with David Luiz of Chelsea and Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte’s midfield shuffling at Chelsea ideal for Andreas Christensen

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea poses with the Premier League Trophy after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte is the manager Chelsea have wanted for the last 15 years

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea Twitter success represents more than just a hashtag

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte back to his well-dressed, happy warrior self as Chelsea win

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Tottenham rewrote the narratives of their transfer situations

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with David Luiz of Chelsea and Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea gave Tottenham 68% possession and denied them everything else

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea stifle Tottenham while slamming the door on talk of discord

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Richarlison de Andrade of Watford celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Nathaniel Chalobah of Watford during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Watford at Vitality Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Nathaniel Chalobah leaves Chelsea, is immediately in England contention

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea poses with the Premier League Trophy after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte talks about ‘lucky’ title, asks for time to build

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Victor Moses of Chelsea reacts after being sent off during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea must not allow Tottenham, referee to troll them into foolish fouls

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates at the end of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte reduces Diego Costa situation to a joke: “I prefer to laugh”

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates at the end of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea, Barcelona only clubs nominated in three or more FIFA awards