Chelsea struggled to break down a dogged West Brom defence before substitute Michy Batshuayi struck in the 82nd minute to confirm Antonio Conte's team as champions.
It was a new experience for David Luiz, however, after the Brazilian left Chelsea in 2014 for Paris Saint-Germain, before returning to Stamford Bridge at the start of this season.
But the former Juventus and Italy boss skillfully soothed the fragile egos and has been repaid with a memorable march to the title.
Chelsea was being frustrated by a stubborn West Brom defending deep and in numbers, so Conte made a decision to take off Eden Hazard and Pedro Rodriguez and bring on Batshuayi - surprisingly - and Willian.
"It's a great squad of players they've got there but maybe there will be a freshening up, don't lose your best players and add one or two at the top end to go into the Champions League".
Conte's midas touch was most evident in his switch to a three-man defensive formation following defeats against Liverpool and Arsenal in September. Consistently we have been the best team in the league.
Chelsea scored 11 goals without reply in four league wins, the highlight being the 4-0 victory over Jose Mourinho's Manchester United.
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Chelsea have two games remaining, against Watford and Sunderland before they are presented with the Premier League trophy once again.
"Against Arsenal the game was frustrating for me because I didn't see anything of my work, of my idea of football".
At his unveiling on July 14 previous year, Conte said: "I hope there is a small flame flickering that can eventually grow into a blazing inferno".
'He's so passionate for us to win, but in certain situations he wants to have that calm.
Chelsea will face the Gunners at Wembley in just over a fortnight's time, and Conte could complete a momentous domestic double in his maiden season among England's elite.
10 out of 10 - One season in the Chelsea job, and Antonio Conte has made a serious case among Chelsea supporters to be recognised as the greatest Blues manager ever. It's important to rest.
He leaves with five league title, five FA Cup and three League Cup winner's medals which he has won over the course of 713 appearances with the Blues.
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