Antonio Conte itching to get to grips with new challenge at Chelsea

Antonio Conte insists he is not afraid to declare Chelsea’s ability to fight for this season’s Premier League title. 

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho claimed on Friday that his rival managers were scared to make bold pledges that their sides can chase the league crown.

But when asked if he feared backing his Chelsea side for silverware in the wake of Mourinho’s mind games, Conte replied: “No. I must be honest I think that other things scare me, not to win or lose in football.