7 reasons why Chelsea won the 2016-17 Premier League title

No Europe

Barring Liverpool, unlike their rivals Chelsea have not had to mount a challenge on a continental front this season.

This means that Conte has not been forced to rotate his team as much as his rivals, meaning he can fully concentrate on his title aspirations.

This means Chelsea’s players have not played as much as other teams players this campaign, and they have thrived as a result.