Eden Hazard and Diego Costa were on target and Chelsea extending their lead at the summit to 10 points was rarely in doubt before Manuel Lanzini hit a stoppage-time consolation for the hosts.

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Seeing his well-drilled side cough up a clean sheet and concede for the fifth top-flight game in succession registered as a source of minor irritation for former Juventus boss Conte, while match of the match Hazard was congratulated on a fine opening goal but urged to be more clinical.

“I think we played a good game. We controlled the game, we scored and also we had different chances to score other goals,” Conte told Sky Sports.

“It’s a pity for the goal we conceded at the end – to give away anther clear sheet at the end of the game is not good.

“We must improve in this situation, but I am pleased. There was great concentration and commitment from my players and a great will to win.”

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On Hazard, Conte added: “Eden, in the same way as the other players, played very well. It was a good performance for him.

“He could have scored more goals and I think in this situation it is important to score the first but, if you have a chance to score another goal you must do.

“But I am pleased for him. He played a really good game.”

N’Golo Kante turned in a typically all-action display in midfield and Conte stated work is ongoing behind the scenes to help the tireless France international to become a more rounded player.

“N’Golo is a really good player and has great stamina,” he said. “He covers a lot of the ground.

“Now we are working with him to improve playing directly towards the forwards. He is improving a lot.”

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Chelsea’s prospects of returning the Premier League trophy are looking brighter by the day and Conte was pleased to collect a win after seeing nearest rivals Tottenham and Manchester City do likewise on Sunday.

“It’s a solid step for us,” he added. “It is not easy to play after your rivals.

“To feel this type of pressure is  good. I think we have had a good answer and now we must continue.”