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.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

John Stones File Photo John Stones ‘very upset’ to leave England camp, says manager Thomas Tuchel
Slovakia Germany WCup Soccer Back to the drawing board for Nagelsmann after Germany's shock defeat to Slovakia
Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria - UEFA Nations League Play Offs - Second Leg - Aviva Stadium The key talking points: Can Ryan Manning step up for Ireland?
CourtsSoccerSportChelseaAntonio ContePlace: EuropePlace: Etihad StadiumPlace: Shakhtar DonetskPerson: ContePerson: Antonio ContePerson: John TerryPerson: Leonardo BonucciPerson: Antonio RudigerPerson: Simon KjaerPerson: N’Golo KantePerson: Michy BatshuayiPerson: BatshuayiPerson: James RodriguezPerson: Diego CostaPerson: LiverpoolPerson: SantaPerson: Jurgen KloppPerson: Loris KariusPerson: Simon MignoletPerson: Joe HartPerson: Daniel SturridgePerson: Sadio ManePerson: Gabriel BarbosaPerson: Joe GomezPerson: KloppPerson: Lionel MessiPerson: NeymarPerson: Pep GuardiolaPerson: John StonesPerson: Eliaquim MangalaPerson: Nicolas OtamendiPerson: Vincent KompanyPerson: GuardiolaPerson: van DijkPerson: Darijo SrnaPerson: Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainPerson: Karamoko DembelePerson: IscoPerson: Pierre-Emerick AubameyangEvent: ChristmasEvent: Premier LeagueEvent: African Cup of NationsOrganisation: ChelseaOrganisation: JuveOrganisation: RomaOrganisation: FenerbahçeOrganisation: West HamOrganisation: LiverpoolOrganisation: Inter MilanOrganisation: Manchester CityOrganisation: EtihadOrganisation: CityOrganisation: SouthamptonOrganisation: CelticOrganisation: Real MadridOrganisation: DortmundOrganisation: Arsenal
<p>Tottenham’s owners are understood to be committed to the club for the long term following the departure of Daniel Levy, pictured, as executive chairman (Nick Potts/PA)</p>

Daniel Levy exit not expected to lead to sale of Tottenham

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited