It was a tough game, but Chelsea eventually came out on top against West Brom…

It proved to be a much tigher and cagier affair than in previous weeks, but a Diego Costa goal was all it took for Antonio Conte to stretch his win streak as Chelsea boss to 9 games.

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The game, despite being touted as an easy 3 points for Chelsea, was in fact quite the learning experience – with Chelsea coming up against their toughest challengers yet.

Sure, Man City and Tottenham were more of a threat offensively, but Chelsea simply couldn’t get past the West Brom defence – and Antonio Conte undoubtedly learned a few things about his side from the victory.

With a tough festive period coming up, Chelsea need to be fully focused – and with a midweek fixture against Sunderland lined up, Antonio Conte must collect his thoughts and move on to the next game quickly.

With that said, here are 3 things Conte learned from Chelsea’s vital 1-0 win over West Brom

Consistency

Chelsea have been in fine form for the best part of 3 months – and this latest win makes it 9 on the bounce for Conte in the Premier League.

The Blues haven’t been that consistent for years, and even under Jose Mourinho – who has been notoriously efficient in the past – weeks would pass without a single win.

Under Conte, Chelsea have got that ruthless efficiency back – and where consistency comes; trophies normally follow.

Digging In

Under Mourinho or Hiddink, Chelsea would often succumb in games against the likes of West Brom.

Expected to be an easy win, the Blues would struggle until the 80th minute before landing a last ditch goal – before often going on to concede an equaliser in the final moments. It felt like it happened every week.

Under Conte – there was no such fear of that happening.

The Blues dug in and toughed out what was a robust and physical contest – and they got their just rewards in the form of a Diego Costa goal.

It is that winning mentality and spirit that will see Chelsea come out the other side against lower sides, and that could be the decisive factor in their championship pursuit.

Diego Costa

Here we go again…how good is Diego Costa?

That goal…that goal was just incredible. What a finish, what a player.

Antonio Conte should be thanking his lucky stars, because it is down to Costa and Costa alone that Chelsea are still embarking on this incredible winning record.

It wasn’t just the goal though. It was the work rate, it was the determination, it was the consistency that saw the Spaniard dominant the game – and deservedly win the Man of the Match award at the final whistle.

If he keeps his fine form up, he can lead Chelsea to the top on his own.

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