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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Nathan Ake of Chelsea tackles Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur during The Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte’s squad rotation against Tottenham reflects Chelsea’s priorities

Diego Costa needs to step up to his early-season form for Chelsea’s run-in

Antonio Conte should approach FA Cup semi-final as if two titles are on the line

Chelsea transfer targets to prevent a repeat of Manchester United loss

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)

Antonio Conte played Diego Costa and Victor Moses despite illness

Chelsea's English defender John Terry waves at the end of the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge in London on January 28, 2017. / AFP / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

John Terry leaves an unmatchable legacy at Chelsea FC

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Pedro of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Premier League title credentials under serious scrutiny after United loss

Chelsea's English defender John Terry waves at the end of the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge in London on January 28, 2017. / AFP / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s John Terry announcement was either a cunning plan, or boneheaded

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final will determine the Premier League title

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Tottenham battling new expectations in final weeks of Premier League season

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Paul Pogba of Manchester United in action with Ngolo Kante of Chelsea during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on March 13, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images)

N’Golo Kante had statement game for Player of the Year against Man U despite loss

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: John Terry of Chelsea applauds supporters after the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

1998 – 2017: John Terry will leave Chelsea after 19 years in Blue

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 flattered by low Premier League standards

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)

“Today we deserved to lose”: Antonio Conte unsparing in his self-assessment

COBHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Nathan Ake of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on January 17, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Nathan Ake, Michy Batshuayi frozen out of prime opportunity against Manchester United

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Asmir Begovic of Chelsea celebrates after Diego Costa of Chelsea scored a goal top make it 0-2 during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at Molineux on February 18, 2017 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Thibaut Courtois injured in training, Asmir Begovic to start against Manchester United

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates with Chelsea's Eden Hazardduring the The Emirates FA Cup - Sixth Round match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, London, England on 13 March 2017. (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Antonio Conte will reverse Chelsea’s recent dull mediocrity at Old Trafford

Chelsea's Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa reacts to missing a chance during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London on April 1, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Ian KINGTON / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Five Chelsea targets who could replace Diego Costa

Antonio Conte of Chelsea smiles during a press conference at Stamford Bridge on March 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

“It’s not a good question”: Antonio Conte not interested in drafting a combined XI at presser

STADIO OLIMPICO GRANDE TORINO, TURIN, ITALY - 2017/04/02: Andrea Belotti of Torino FC gestures during the Serie A football match between Torino FC and Udinese Calcio. Final result si 2-2. (Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Who the hell are you? Vol. 5: Andrea Belotti

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - APRIL 13: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Europa League quarter final first leg match between RSC Anderlecht and Manchester United at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium on April 13, 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea could fall victim to Manchester United frustration

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after he scores to make it 3-0 with Diego Costa of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea given harsh schedule down Premier League home stretch

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Eden Hazard of Chelsea scores his team's second goal to make the score 2-1 during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images)

Chelsea stars leading the way for PFA Player of the Year award

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal with team mates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

N’Golo Kante found a way to improve in Chelsea’s win over Bournemouth

Chelsea's Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa reacts to missing a chance during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London on April 1, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Ian KINGTON / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Diego Costa’s apologists approaching peak banter over Chelsea’s striker

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides third goal with Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during 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)

Eden Hazard favoured Marcos Alonso to advance Chelsea’s attack at Bournemouth

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte must hold Diego Costa to Chelsea-level standards

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides second goal with his Chelsea team mates during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea at Vitality Stadium on April 8, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Eden Hazard, Marcos Alonso have more goals for Chelsea in 2017 than Diego Costa