Batshuayi strike wins Chelsea Premier League title

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That was enough to fire them to their second Premier League title in the space of three years, giving them an unassailable 10-point lead over closest challengers Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the table.

The ex-Juventus midfielder is likely to be offered a new contract at Chelsea, 12 months into the three-year deal he signed on joining last July.

Chelsea win the 2016-17 Premier League title courtesy of a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.

Arsenal's most recent title came prior to that run, in 2003-04, while Spurs, who are set to finish as runners-up, won the last of their two championships in 1960-61.

Defender Gary Cahill said on chelseafc.com: "I'm delighted for Michy".

"If you're a Chelsea fan that's what you're hoping for now".

Conte also has managed club captain John Terry's gradual fading out from the first team with grace and class.

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"I think he's going to be backed, and he does need backing".

"My players show me a great attitude to try to do something great this season", Conte said after the title triumph. "Maybe a freshen up, don't lose your best players and add one or two at the top end".

Chelsea reeled off 13 successive wins after the change and, despite a brief wobble with defeats against Crystal Palace and Manchester United, they coasted to the title in a no-nonsense style befitting their intense boss.

The Spain worldwide reportedly was one of the players who fell out with Jose Mourinho last season, contributing to the negative atmosphere that engulfed the club as it finished, somewhat embarrassingly, in 10th place.

Baggies boss Tony Pulis was fulfilling his promise to make things hard for the title chasers, with West Brom themselves looking to take another step closer to both a top-half finish and a club-record points tally in the Premier League. The players bought into his ideas, particularly when he changed formation to a 3-4-3 during a game against Arsenal in late September when Chelsea was 3-0 down by halftime and Conte "didn't see nothing of my work, my idea of football". He's such a big miss for them.

Diego Costa could leave for China, while John Terry's departure will deprive the club of so much experience and leadership.

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