Speaking to reporters after the match, Conte said: “I am pleased with the performance, we started well, moved the ball quickly, created chances to score the goal
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While Moses was instrumental to some of the moves that neutralized the visitors’ defence, his Nigerian counterpart, John Obi Mikel, was still missing from Chelsea’s line up
Leicester are far worse compared to last season and are currently in 12th place in the league having won just two of their seven games thus far. They have lost the last two away games, which were against Liverpool and Manchester United and Claudio Ranieri will be keen to avoid a third straight away defeat
Conte switched to a 3-5-2 formation and deployed Moses in an unfamiliar role as wing-back on the Nigeria international’s first start for the club since May 2013
David Luiz gave away the free kick after fouling Dieumerci Mbokani on the edge of the box, and it was well struck by Robert Snodgrass, who was denied a goal when Courtois clawed the ball away from under the crossbar
The Gunners are aiming to extend their unbeaten run to seven games in all competitions, while their fellow Premier League title contenders are winless in their past two matches in the top flight
The 35-year-old has missed the club’s last two games with an ankle injury, but was hopeful of returning in time for this weekend’s match at the Emirates Stadium
The 25-year-old has featured in every game for Chelsea under Antonio Conte – a far cry from being loaned out to Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham under previous Blues bosses
Diego Costa scored twice for his team either side of a Gylfi Sigurdsson penalty and Leroy Fer strike, meaning Antonio Conte’s winning start to life at Chelsea has come to an end – but it could have been much worse for the Italian
After season-long deals at Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham, a bright preseason has convinced the Italian manager to finally keep the Nigerian international around
The arrival of N’Golo Kante from Leicester City has placed further doubt over Mikel’s role at the club, but Conte is pleased by the midfield depth at his disposal
Both Nigerians and other players had their first taste of Conte’s leadership methods on Wednesday after being confirmed as head coach back in April.
The 46-year-old wasted no time in getting changed into his new tracksuit and was waiting on the training pitch as his players trotted out for duty
Over the last few years, Sunderland have flirted dangerously with relegation, only to ultimately save themselves – sometimes when it seemed that all hope had been lost
Guus Hiddink has been in temporary charge since Mourinho’s exit, but he will depart in the summer to be replaced by Conte, who has signed a three-year deal at Stamford Bridge
Guus Hiddink was swiftly installed as interim manager, but it was made clear that the Dutchman would leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season
The former Juventus boss, who left the Bianconeri in July, was announced as Cesare Prandelli’s long-term replacement by the Italian Football Federation.
Conte has agreed a two-year deal and will be presented on Tuesday
The news comes only one day after the club began their pre-season training in Vinovo, ahead of their defence of the Scudetto crown
The champions travel to Roma next week and close out the season at home to Cagliari