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Watford wallop 10-man Chelsea to pile pressure on Conte

Antonio Conte's future as Chelsea boss was cast into further doubt as his 10-men were thrashed 4-1 by Watford in the Premier League.

Soccer • 06 Feb 18

Antonio Conte: 'We can talk. Why not? My contract expires in 2019.'

Conte future remains in balance ahead of Watford trip

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte goes into tonight's Premier League game at Watford with mounting uncertainty over his future amid concern the champions may miss out on a Champions League spot next season.

Soccer • 05 Feb 18

Conte argues with officials after the final whistle

Conte says that VAR needs to be improved

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system must be improved after his side's controversial penalty shoot-out win over Norwich in their FA Cup third-round replay.

Soccer • 18 Jan 18

Conte happy to end Jose feud once and for all

Antonio Conte sought to draw a line under his bitter feud with Jose Mourinho on Saturday.

Soccer • 13 Jan 18

Alvaro Morata of Chelsea in action against Leicester

10-man Leicester City hold Chelsea to goalless draw

Chelsea were held to a goalless draw at home by 10-man Leicester City, handing the advantage to Manchester United in what has become a race for second place in the Premier League behind runaway leaders Manchester City.

Soccer • 13 Jan 18

The New Year has seen both managers trade barbs

Mourinho's change of approach in feud with Conte

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims he now regards his bitter feud with Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte with "contempt".

Soccer • 13 Jan 18

Antonio Conte: 'Do I have the look of a person with regret? I don't think so.'

Conte wants no outside interference in Jose feud

Antonio Conte has insisted his feud with Jose Mourinho is personal and that nobody should intervene.

Soccer • 09 Jan 18

The war of words between Conte and Mourinho has escalated

'When you insult another person you are a little man'

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has responded to Jose Mourinho's jibe about match-fixing by labelling the Manchester United manager a "little man".

Soccer • 07 Jan 18

Mourinho bites back at Conte with match-fixing jibe

Jose Mourinho responded to Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte's suggestion he has senile dementia by appearing to allude to the Italian's connection with a match-fixing scandal.

Soccer • 06 Jan 18

Mourinho appeared to take a swipe at Conte at a press conference

Antonio Conte blasts 'senile' Jose Mourinho

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hit back at Jose Mourinho on Friday by suggesting the Manchester United boss has senile dementia.

Soccer • 05 Jan 18

Christensen has helped his side to nine clean sheets in 20 appearances across all competitions this season.

Conte: Christensen capable of becoming next John Terry

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes defender Andreas Christensen is capable of emulating the quality of club legend John Terry.

Soccer • 20 Dec 17

Antonio Conte: ' I prefer to tell the truth rather than a good lie.'

Truth hurts for Conte - title still a fast-fading dream

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte denied he was being negative when he said the club were not in the Premier League title race and insisted, after Tuesday's 3-1 win at Huddersfield Town, that he was simply being realistic.

Soccer • 13 Dec 17

Chelsea face Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League

Chelsea must forget Barcelona, focus on Huddersfield

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has asked his players to put thoughts of facing Barcelona in the Champions League out of their minds and concentrate on getting a result at Huddersfield Town in the Premier League.

Soccer • 12 Dec 17

"My experience tells me it's impossible to win the title," laments Conte.

Conte warns of 'bad surprise' if results don't improve

After losing four times in 16 games, Antonio Conte believes the Premier League title is beyond reach and is reassessing his team's goals for the season.

Soccer • 11 Dec 17

Hazard on the double as Chelsea silence Magpies

Eden Hazard struck twice as Chelsea came from behind to beat Newcastle on Rafael Benitez's return to Stamford Bridge and maintain their impressive recent form.

Soccer • 02 Dec 17

Conte was sent to the dressing room against the Swans

Conte hit with misconduct charge

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been charged with misconduct by England's Football Association following his dismissal against Swansea on Wednesday.

Soccer • 30 Nov 17

Conte apologises to officials after being sent off

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte apologised to referee Neil Swarbrick and fourth official Lee Mason after he was sent off during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Swansea.

Soccer • 30 Nov 17

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was sent off

Conte sent to the dressing room as Chelsea win

Antonio Conte was sent off as Chelsea claimed a fifth Premier League win in six games with a 1-0 defeat of Swansea at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 30 Nov 17

Antonio Conte had a day less to prepare for Saturday's clash than Jurgen Klopp

Conte unhappy with lack of preparation time

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is not happy that his team have just one day to prepare for Saturday's Premier League trip to Liverpool but said his players cannot make any excuses blaming a congested schedule.

Soccer • 24 Nov 17

Antonio Conte's players stayed on GMT while in Azerbaijan

Chelsea prepare for Liverpool on flight home from Baku

Head coach Antonio Conte had a sleepless night despite Chelsea securing their Champions League qualification in Baku on Wednesday.

Soccer • 23 Nov 17

Antonio Conte won the league in his first season with Chelsea last year

Italian FA want Antonio Conte as new national manager

Italian Football Federation president Carlo Tavecchio has suggested Chelsea manager Antonio Conte would be his preferred choice as national team boss.

Soccer • 19 Nov 17

Antonie Conte's team were well beaten in Rome

Conte: 'Struggling' Chelsea must show character

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte believes adversity will reveal the true character of his players ahead of their visit to Manchester United on Sunday.

Soccer • 03 Nov 17

Antonio Conte endured a night to forget against Roma

Conte takes the blame for Chelsea's Rome mauling

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he and his players must take responsibility for their 3-0 defeat by Roma in the Stadio Olimpico.

Soccer • 31 Oct 17

Thibaut Courtois insists that Antonio Conte has the full backing of his players

Chelsea players behind Conte, insists Courtois

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will have the full support from his players to help the Italian avoid suffering the same fate as Jose Mourinho two years back, the Premier League champions' goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said.

Soccer • 24 Oct 17

Antonio Conte says he's confident that his job is safe.

Conte relieved to see end of Chelsea's winless month

Antonio Conte looked a relieved man and said he was lucky after his Chelsea rallied from behind to beat Watford 4-2 on Saturday, halting October's winless run.

Soccer • 21 Oct 17