6 reasons the world has learnt to love Chelsea again - #3, #4 and #5 won them the league

N ot since the days of Coors sponsorship, Ruud Gullitt and 'sexy football' has a Chelsea team been as palatable as Antonio Conte's 2017 crop. Let's be clear: Chelsea's fifth Premier League title in 12 years has not suddenly transformed them from new-monied megastars to loveable underdogs in the eyes of rival fans; but there's something about this season's team that has - slightly - thawed a nation's previously icy regard for the south west London club. More..

Checkout Nigerian police ranks and salaries – You wont believe the amount they take home monthly (With Pics) 5 places girls want you to touch in their body that’ll blow their mind – (These are her weak points) Checkout Billionaire Femi Otedola’s house, Private jet, Yacht and fleet of expensive cars (With Pics) 10 popular Nollywood actresses that have married more than one husband – #8 & 10 are with their 3rd husbands (With Pictures) Here are just a few reasons why we've grown to begrudgingly like, if not love, Chelsea. 1. Antonio Conte's giggle The Italian tactician has captured the imagination and admiration of fans all across the Premier League this season with his breathtaking start since taking the reins at Stamford Bridge in the summer.Conte’s arrival at Chelsea was overshadowed by that of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but it is the west Londoners who won the 2017 Premier League. [embed]https://twitter.com/gengajohnrex/status/810747832516886528[/embed] 2. The glorious return of David Luiz One of the many surprise feel-good stories from the season. Eyebrows were raised when Chelsea decided to pay £38m to bring their former defender back to Stamford Bridge.Derided as a waste of a money and a Playstation footballer by Gary Neville, David Luiz has silenced his critics with a flawless campaign in Chelsea’s thrifty defence.Besides his near-flawless performance on the pitch, the big-haired Brazilian has brought an element of fun, mischief and likeability back to a Stamford Bridge dressing room that was accused of engineering Jose Mourinho's sacking. 3. The N'Golo Kante appreciation society Less than two years after the little-known midfielder arrived in England, N’Golo Kante has fast become everyone’s favourite Premier League footballer.Quiet, humble and selfless, the Frenchman’s adorable wide-mouted grin has flipped the perception of Chelsea players as boorish and brutish on its head. The fact that the high-energy midfielder was the first to be launched into the air during Chelsea's title-winning celebrations on the West Brom pitch is testament to the high-regard he is in held in my his fellow teammates. Relentless running, tackling and some more running inspired Leicester City's maiden Premier League title last season and the 26-year-old maintained his tireless work rate to become the just the second player ever to win back-to-back titles with two different clubs. A heartbroken Gary Lineker predicted Kante would win Chelsea the Premier League title well over eight months ago when he moved from Leicester to London. 4. The madness of Diego Costa Given just how weirdly Diego Costa has behaved this season, it is not hard to forget that he scored 20 Premier League goals. His highlights this season have included, but are not limited to... i. Threatening to empty a fire extinguisher at Antonio Conte: ii. Grabbing John Terry's testicles: iii. Simulating sex with a Chelsea staff member: iv. Dragging Antonio Conte away from his own post-match press conference. v. Trying to wash his eyes with Lucozade 5. The class of Antonio Conte Where previous Chelsea managers have admonished young ball boys and berated physiotherapists, Antonio Conte has earnt countless admirers with gentlemanly attitude. The Italian was applauded for a small but telling gesture after his Chelsea side confirmed Middlesbrough’s relegation with a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge. After embracing a number of forlorn Middlesbrough players Conte strode over to the away end to clap Boro’s supporters. 6. Michy Batshuayi: King of Football Twitter Michy Batshuayi's 82nd-minute goal wrapped up Chelsea's fifth Premier League title on Friday, but Chelsea’s £30m summer signing barely featured at all before Friday's all-important contribution at the Hawthrons. Nonetheless, the young Belgian’s impact has still been felt - all be it away from the pitch, on Twitter. Batshuayi recently endeared himself to thousands of Premier League fans by confronting a member of the Arsenal Fan TV cast following a typically provocative online rant. Taking ahead of Arsenal's FA Cup final against Chelsea later this month, the fan named 'Troopz' laid down the gauntlet to the Belgian striker: "Oi Michy, you're getting licked down, fam!" "Just seen this!" Batshuayi replied, adding: "It's gonna be Chelsea 10-2 Arsenal and no aggregate fam!" Seeing how their season's gone, it probably will be. Source: Telegraph (UK) CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for juicy updates & free giveaways.

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