3 reasons why Chelsea will win the 2016/17 Premier League title

Hazard/Costa partnership

Eden Hazard and Diego Costa are in imperious form for the Blues at present, and their partnership and understanding is going to take some stopping.

Belgium’s Hazard was unbelievable against Everton last weekend, taking his goal tally for the season to seven, while Costa has scored nine goals in 11 Premier League games this season.

Individually, they’ve played well enough to benefit any team on their own, but their understanding of each other, where they are on the pitch, where they want the ball, is frightening.

Intricate passes, one-twos in and around the box, is a nightmare to defend against, but Conte’s system allows them more expression and freedom because they are always supporting one another, whereas at the start of the campaign Costa was much more isolated upfront.

They have been reborn under Conte, and keeping these two happy and fit will dictate how much success Chelsea have this season.