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BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Joey Barton of Burnley and N'Golo Kante of Chelsea hug during the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on February 12, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Joey Barton raises interesting criticism of Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante

Chelsea should pursue Marco Verratti, not Tiemoue Bakayoko, as prime summer transfer

Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s play against Stoke was another key moment for Chelsea’s youth this season

Chelsea are defending Diego Costa’s form and behaviour with a flaky company line

Chelsea's Eden Hazard (centre) celebrates scoring his side's third goal as Manchester United's Chris Smalling (right) and Daley Blind look on (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images)

Eden Hazard’s absence proves that he is Chelsea’s irreplaceable man

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: David Luiz of Chelsea holds off Jonathan Walters of Stoke City during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

David Luiz shines as Chelsea close on Premier League title

COBHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Antonio Conte of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on March 3, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

International break comes at the worst time for Chelsea’s momentum and run-in

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: David Luiz of Chelsea holds off Jonathan Walters of Stoke City during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Chelsea defender David Luiz playing through pain, but avoids surgery

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Romelu Lukaku of Everton (R) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Ross Barkley of Everton (L) during the Premier League match between Everton and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on February 4, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Romelu Lukaku’s fractious history with Jose Mourinho may work in Chelsea’s favour

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)

Antonio Conte steadfastly refuses to take the bait at Chelsea’s press conferences

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 14: Nathaniel Chalobah of England U21 battles for the ball with Vincent Koziello of France U21 during the U21 International Friendly match France U21 and England U21 at the Stade Robert Bobin on November 14, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate’s philosophy for the Three Lions bodes well for Chelsea youth

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea (7) celebrates with team mates as he scores their first goal 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 Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Chelsea need to keep it boring at the top of the Premier League

COBHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Antonio Conte of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on March 3, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Antonio Conte wants transfer guarantees before signing new Chelsea contract

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Kevin De Bruyne of Chelsea is challenged by James Chester of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Kevin de Bruyne lends his voice to wave of Jose Mourinho criticism

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Former Leicester City player N'Golo Kante of Chelsea watches his old team during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Leicester City and Sevilla FC at Leicester City Stadium on March 14 , 2017 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)

N’Golo Kante attends Leicester game, is literally everywhere

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Ander Herrera of Manchester United (21) reacts as he is shown a yellow card by referee Michael Oliver 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 Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Eden Hazard must prepare for more fouling when Chelsea return to the Champions League

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Antonio Conte manager of Chelsea gives instructions as Jose Mourinho manager of Manchester United looks on 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 Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte prevails over Jose Mourinho in every way – again – in Chelsea’s FA Cup win

SWANSEA, WALES - SEPTEMBER 11: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates his second goal which he scored with a bicycle kick during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Chelsea at The Liberty Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)

Diego Costa’s goal impact at Chelsea eclipses other Premier League goal leaders

SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 22: Coach of Manchester United Jose Mourinho gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 second leg match between AS Saint-Etienne (ASSE) and Manchester United at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on February 22, 2017 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge looking to avenge October’s humiliation

COBHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Antonio Conte of Chelsea during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on February 17, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Chelsea must be wary of new Antonio Conte contract

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante during the pre-match warm-up during EPL - Premier League match between West Ham United against Chelsea at The London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park, London, Britain - 06 Mar 2017 (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

N’Golo Kante leaves critics speechless after another dominant match vs West Ham

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Nathaniel Chalobah of Chelsea in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge on January 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Nathaniel Chalobah on the verge of securing long-term contract with Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates with team-mates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on February 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Dear Eden Hazard: A letter to Chelsea’s Belgian superstar

Chelsea's Gary Cahill during the pre-match warm-up during EPL - Premier League match between West Ham United against Chelsea at The London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park, London, Britain - 06 Mar 2017 (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Gary Cahill’s forward play against West Ham further stakes his claim to the starting lineup

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Diego Costa of Chelsea gestures during the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on February 12, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images)

Diego Costa cannot be immune from criticism or replacement at Chelsea

STRATFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Gary Cahill of Chelsea discards a torn shirt for a new one during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on March 6, 2017 in Stratford, England. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s defensive battery closed down every West Ham pass lane to Andy Carroll

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: An aerial view of Stamford Bridge home of Chelsea Football Club on July 26, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)

New Chelsea stadium given green light as dream gets closer to reality

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 3-0 during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on February 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s tactics against West Ham hinge on Andy Carroll’s mood today