After the London derby: it's just one loss!

(Baonghean.vn) - The 0-2 defeat against city rivals Tottenham prevented Chelsea from equaling Arsenal's record of 14 consecutive wins set in the 2001/2002 season. This is quite disappointing for Antonio Conte's team. Is Chelsea's defeat truly a cause for celebration for Premier League teams?

"We're going to lose games eventually. Nobody wins forever," said Pep Guardiola after Manchester City's victory over Bournemouth. At that time, the Etihad Stadium side had gone on a nine-game winning streak across all competitions (five in the Premier League).

Many people thought Pep Guardiola was "trying to make MC lose" or that he was showing contempt for the team he managed... But everyone had to admit that the Spanish strategist was absolutely right, as MC lost the match at Tottenham's White Hart Lane not long after.

Coach Conte will immediately begin the task of helping Chelsea get back on the winning track. Photo: Internet.

In football, winning and losing are perfectly normal. Around the world, there are countless teams considered to be nearing perfection, yet they are all prone to failure. What was Antonio Conte's Chelsea compared to Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, or to the mighty Barcelona and Real Madrid?

Hazard and his teammates' defeat against Tottenham didn't shock many, because Pontettino's team is no pushover. Objectively speaking, in terms of form and personnel quality (stars and coach), Tottenham is not far behind The Blues. Losing on the home ground of an equally matched opponent like Tottenham is still easily acceptable for the Chelsea players.

Don't think that the defeat in round 20 will trigger a "domino effect" collapse for Chelsea. Remember that coach Antonio Conte is the type of person who "doesn't stand still and accept defeat." From his time managing Juventus to his time as head coach of the Italian national team, the strategist born in 1969 has always shown himself to be a coach who reacts quickly and strongly after defeats. Losing to Tottenham not only weakened Chelsea, but on the contrary, made them stronger thanks to the changes made by coach Antonio Conte.

Coach Conte will immediately begin the task of helping Chelsea get back on the winning track. Photo: Internet.

At the beginning of the season, after consecutive defeats against Liverpool and Arsenal, it seemed as though Chelsea would fall into a new crisis, and Antonio Conte's position would be in jeopardy.

Few would have predicted that the defeat in the derby against Arsenal would be the springboard for Stamford Bridge's resurgence. Their recent run of 13 consecutive wins is the result of a "revolution" implemented by the Italian strategist after that crushing defeat against their arch-rivals Arsenal.

Despite his team's recent string of victories, coach Antonio Conte remains dissatisfied with the current situation. Even with such a stable squad, the former Juventus coach hasn't forgotten the need to strengthen the team.

On at least three occasions, the 48-year-old strategist expressed his intention to bring quality players to Stamford Bridge this January. With a big-spending owner like Abramovic, Antonio Conte's wishes are immediately granted. The 0-2 defeat at White Hart Lane only further motivated the Italian coach to bring real stars to Stamford Bridge.

The defeat against Tottenham did not cost Chelsea their leading position, as the gap between them and second-placed Liverpool remains 5 points. While their direct rivals are facing various problems such as injuries and key players being away for their national teams in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, Chelsea are relatively unconcerned because the Stamford Bridge team has no players currently injured or on international duty. Therefore, while most teams are under immense pressure after matchday 20, Chelsea are quite relaxed about the upcoming period.

However, the most intense phase of the Premier League has passed, and ahead lies the break for the FA Cup. This period is crucial for Antonio Conte to overhaul the team. The Italian strategist will address the shortcomings that have been exposed recently through new additions to the squad. It promises that in the upcoming rounds, Chelsea will continue to be a formidable opponent for any team in the Premier League.

The absence of the pressure to break records will allow Antonio Conte's team to relax mentally. Once stars like Hazard, Fabregas, Willian, Costa, etc., are freed from this invisible pressure, they will be even more formidable. Don't celebrate Chelsea's defeat too soon.

Tram Uyen