Does Conte’s Chelsea really need anything for Christmas?

The Premier League’s top six take stock this week ahead of the hectic festive football programme. How many of the clubs genuinely retain hopes of being top of the tree next May? The answer may dictate how busy they are in the January window.

Does Conte’s Chelsea really need anything for Christmas?
Wed, 21 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
Chris Hatherall

CHELSEA

It’s the age old question, what do you get someone for Christmas when they seem to have everything they need already? Only in this case it’s not dad you have to worry about, it’s Antonio Conte.

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