Antonio Conte thanks Chelsea players for their 'commitment' and 'desire' to win Premier League title

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Antonio Conte heaped praise on his Chelsea players for the attitude and work-rate they showed to win the Premier League title this season.

Conte led the Blues to the top-flight trophy on Friday night after Michy Batshuayi's 82nd-minute goal against West Brom handed Chelsea their fifth Premier League title.

The triumph was in stark contrast to how the club ended the 2015/16 campaign off, when a disastrous start to the season resulted in Jose Mourinho being sacked and the west Londoners missing out on Champions League football with their 10th-placed finish.

Conte was subsequently tasked with the aim of reviving Chelsea, which he has done with the title capture at the Hawthorns.

And, after the 1-0 win against West Brom, the Italian expressed his pleasure at the way the Chelsea players responded to his calls for focus and concentration throughout the season to reign victorious on Friday.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "I think this achievement is a great achievement for the players, for my players.

"And I have to tell thanks for their commitment for their work-rate. This season they show me great attitude, great patience, great will, great desire to try to do something great in this season.

"And now after this win we must be happy. We must be pleased for all this season."

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