LONDON (Reuters) - It was hard to believe watching Chelsea dispose of West Ham United with relative ease in the Premier League on Monday that last season they finished 12 points behind their London rivals. Bilic's West Ham side posed some difficult questions early on, bombarding Chelsea's defence with high balls aimed at the head of fit-again powerhouse Andy Carroll. Conte, as is the Italian way, chastised his team for allowing West Ham's Manuel Lanzini to score a stoppage time consolation. West Ham actually enjoyed more possession and had more shots than Chelsea - yet the Blues never looked remotely in danger of being denied a 21st victory in 27 league games. "There are many good teams in the Premier League with attacking flair but they look the most solid.

Source: The Star March 07, 2017 00:00 UTC