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

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.