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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Thibaut Courtois has redeemed himself after rocky Chelsea relationship

Chelsea charged with failure to control players, because FA much fairness

Chelsea dominated the striker-defender matchups at both ends of the pitch

Chelsea refined their attack throughout the match – did City even notice?

Match referee Anthony Taylor looks on as Chelsea's Gary Cahill (second right) and Manchester City's David Silva (third right) hold back Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah (right) and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (centre) fouls Chelsea's David Luiz (bottom)during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)

Nasty brawl proves Chelsea have upper hand in Premier League race

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Antonio Conte manager / head coach of Chelsea celebrates with his players at full time after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on December 3, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea won the battle of character, as well as the game, against Man City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Chelsea Manager / Head Coach Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola react during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on December 3, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte stamps his credibility as one of world’s best

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Victor Moses of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on November 26, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Victor Moses’ transformation to wingback vital to Chelsea’s success

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Gareth Southgate (L), interim Manager of England talks with first team coach Steve Holland (R) during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium on November 11, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

What does Steve Holland’s England role mean for Chelsea?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: A general view of the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge on March 9, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tom Dulat - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images).

Chelsea embroiled in sex abuse scandal, open investigation

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Pedro of Chelsea during the EFL Cup fourth round match between West Ham and Chelsea at The London Stadium on October 26, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Pedro ready to play for and against his two best coaches

NANJING, CHINA - JUNE 19: (CHINA OUT) Ramires

Ramires cites Jose Mourinho sacking for Chelsea departure

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Chelsea supporters spread a big John Terry flag 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)

John Terry defines selfless leadership at Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Gareth Southgate (L), interim Manager of England talks with first team coach Steve Holland (R) during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium on November 11, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Steve Holland to double for Chelsea and England for remainder of season

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Victor Moses of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on November 26, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Chelsea “are another team” from the last one to concede a goal

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Antonio Conte manager of Chelsea gives instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Oppo research: How Chelsea can exploit Tottenham’s vulnerabilities

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Former Chelsea player Michael Essien arrives for the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Michael Essien returns to Chelsea for fitness training

SWANSEA, WALES - JANUARY 17: Jose Mourinho, manager of Chelsea speaks with Andre Schuerrle of Chelsea as he prepares to gon on during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Chelsea at Liberty Stadium on January 17, 2015 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Andre Schurrle on Jose Mourinho: “The team is his tool to win”

Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier is pulled away by referee Mark Clattenburg after fouling Chelsea's Eden Hazard (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Chelsea have too much quality, must be weary of Tottenham hacking

SWANSEA, WALES - SEPTEMBER 11: Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea in action 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)

The Conte Effect: Diego Costa, Thibaut Courtois aim to commit long-term

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte restoring the art of building, not buying, star players

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Two reasons Chelsea can maintain stellar form through tough fixtures

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Borussia Dortmund takes on Danny Rose and Toby Alderweireld of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Europa League round of 16, second leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at White Hart Lane on March 17, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea handed boost with Tottenham missing key men for derby

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Thibaut Courtois uses half-time to stay sharp as Chelsea controls the game

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Shutup narrative, Chelsea’s win over Middlesbrough wasn’t ugly

Chelsea's Victor Moses (left) and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes (right) battle for the ball during the Premier League match at The Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images)

Victor Moses taking more offensive approach in Chelsea’s 3-4-3

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

‘Ugly’ win showcases Chelsea’s Premier League title credentials

COBHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on November 4, 2016 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Terry, Fabregas in starting XI for Chelsea’s Development squad