Chelsea showed character in Middlesbrough win, says Victor Moses

In England, Antonio Conte’s decision to alter his formation has paid dividends.

That strike, a classic poacher’s goal, was Costa’s 10th in the English Premier League this season and took Chelsea to the top of the table.

Yet another Sunderland player makes the team in the form of Defoe, whose goal against Hull “took him to 150 goals in the Premier League, making him the eighth player to achieve this feat”, says Goal.com.

“I think he is a striker who is one of the best in the world because he is showing his passion in the right way”.

Conte was relieved to come away with maximum points ahead of a hard two weeks for Chelsea, who host Tottenham next Saturday before a trip to Manchester City.

“I’m pleased because we won a game in a different way if you compare it to our past five games”, Conte said afterwards.

Ake scored the victor for Bournemouth against Stoke and was the joint highest scoring Fantasy Premier League player with 15 points.

Antonio Conte is refusing to consider Chelsea Premier League title favourites despite seeing them climb to the top of the table with victory at Middlesbrough.

“I am pleased because I know and also the players and our fans know Chelsea must fight until the end for something”.

Never has a 1-0 win looked so comfortable.

Liverpool are now in the second place with one point less than Chelsea, while Southampton, who are win-less four straight games, hold the eleventh position.

The Fullham-based football squad won their sixth consecutive game on Sunday at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, ending the game with a final tally of 1-0. “It’s fantastic because this League is so hard”.

“We are getting the results too which is the most important thing”.

Pulling the strings in Chelsea’s midfield, indefatigable N’Golo Kante has gone a long way already to proving himself to be the Premier League signing of the summer. He was so unfortunate not to score a goal in each half, forcing a stunning first-half save from Victor Valdes and smashing a brilliant second-half effort against the bar. I try to give more balance offensively and defensively.

It might be to the benefit of Conte that the team isn’t involved in any European cup competitions this season. “Every single player has his quality in this system”.

Equally, the tactical changes made by Conte as Chelsea’s season has improved have freed up Costa to play in a way that suits him and his team.

Chelsea’s title credentials will be put to a real test in the coming fixtures, as we’ll be facing other serious trophy contenders Tottenham and Manchester City in the next two weeks’ time.