Chelsea are EPL champions

Chelsea on Friday night, even with two games left, reclaimed the English Premier League title following a 1-0 win at  West Bromwich Albion.

The Blues last won the EPL title two seasons ago having lost it to Leicester City last season.

The victory at the Hawthorns gave the Blues 87 points and the EPL title, after 10 points lead ahead of Tottenham Hotspur with three games left.

Manager Antonio Conte resorted to wild jubilation from the sidelines after he saw Michy Batshuayi’s effort rest in the net in the 84th minute.

Belgian Batshuayi had replaced Pedro in the 76th minute.

Chelsea are left with home games against Watford on Monday at 8:00pm and on May 21 against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking after the victory, midfielder Cesc Fabregas said: “I thought it was going to be one of those days. We had so many chances in the first half and then we got a bit nervous.

“The beauty of football, a player who didn’t play a lot scores the winning goal for the championship.”

Also, defender Gary Cahill said: “You have to cherish these moments, you work so hard all season to be where we are. Consistently we have been the best team in the league. There is no better feeling in football.

“People have written us off as a team and individually and this has shut them up. We are champions. It’s another one in the cabinet.”

Non-playing captain, John Terry said: “These boys have been on the field doing it week in week out. It’s been a delight to sit and watch, a different perspective. The togetherness was shown from day one.”

Meanwhile, Conte has won the league title in four successive seasons as a club coach (also won Serie A in 11-12, 12-13 & 13-14).

Conte leads Chelsea to title in his first season. He became the fourth Italian manager to win Premier League.