Substitute Michy Batshuayi smashed a late goal as Chelsea secured the Premier League title with two matches to spare after registering a 1-0 home victory against West Brom at The Hawthorns on Saturday.
Substitute Michy Batshuayi smashed a late goal as Chelsea secured the Premier League title with two matches to spare after registering a 1-0 home victory against West Brom at The Hawthorns on Saturday.
Chelsea were suffering late nerves as West Brom threatened to prolong their title race before Batshuayi struck an 82nd-minute goal to guide his side to glory.
The 28th victory of the season gave the Antonio Conte-led side three points, which mean they hold an unassailable 10-point advantage over Tottenham.
It was for the sixth time that the Stamford Bridge club have won England's top flight and the fourth time since 2004-05 that they have claimed the league title, goal.com reported.
Meanwhile, Italy's Conte became only the fourth manager to clinch the Premier League title in his first attempt, thus emulating his Chelsea predecessors Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti as well as Manuel Pellegrini.
Star striker Diego Costa has been their top scorer in the ongoing Premier League season, having scored 20 goals till date, just four less than Everton's Romelu Lukaku.
Conte's side will now aim to add another title in their account when they face Arsenal in the FA Cup final on May 27.
(With agency inputs)
1. Chelsea wins Premier League title
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Chelsea's players throw Chelsea's Pedro in the air to celebrate after the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea, at the Hawthorns in West Bromwich, England, Friday, May 12, 2017. Chelsea won the match 0-1 meaning they win the Premier League title.
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2. Chelsea
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Chelsea's players celebrate after the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea, at the Hawthorns in West Bromwich, England, Friday, May 12, 2017.
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3. Michy Batshuayi
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Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi celebrates after winning the Premier League title.
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4. Celebrations
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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates with his players after winning the Premier League title.
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5. John Terry and Gary Cahill
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Chelsea's John Terry and Gary Cahill celebrate winning the Premier League title.
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6. Antonio Conte
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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates winning the Premier League title.
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7. Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte
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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is thrown in the air by his players as they celebrate winning the Premier League title.
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8. Chelsea fans
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Chelsea fans celebrate after winning the Premier League title.
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