Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the Premier League this weekend following a 3-1 win at title rivals Manchester City.

Antonio Conte’s side rode their luck in the first half and went in 1-0 down at the break, but second half goals from Diego Costa, Willian, and Eden Hazard secured the visitors an eighth successive league win.

The result takes them four points clear of Pep Guardiola’s side, with Arsenal now the nearest challengers in second after they thumped West Ham 5-1 at the London Stadium.

Photo: Simon Stacpoole / Offside.

Photo: Simon Stacpoole / Offside.

Conte has overseen a remarkable transformation at Stamford Bridge, which has seen them go from tenth in the league at the end of September to top of the pile thanks to eight wins in a row.

Victories over Manchester United, Tottenham, and now Man City have outlined their title credentials, and they look like a side that will take some serious stopping as the season progresses.

And, with January approaching, speculation is already building about who Conte may look to add to his squad so his side remain at the summit come May, and indeed those that could leave West London.

Chelsea have been linked with several players, and also some Blues players have been linked with moves away, and here are TWO moves that are seriously unlikely to happen…

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