The Roman Abramovich Era

(Baonghean.vn) - Having arrived in London in 2003, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has been withChelsea hasA total of 14 major and minor titles.

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Meanwhile, manager Antonio Conte won the Premier League title in his very first year at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are becoming a dangerous force with the formidable partnership of Roman Abramovich and Antonio Conte.

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Of the 14 Premier League titles, Manchester United and Chelsea have won 5 times, while the remaining 4 were won by Manchester City (2 times), Arsenal (1 time), and Leicester City (1 time). Roman Abramovich's team won the title in 2004–2005, 2005–2006, 2009–2010, 2014–2015, and 2016–2017.

Hazard, with 15 goals and 5 assists this season, deserves a place in the Premier League Team of the Season. Photo: Internet.

Regarding the FA Cup, The Blues have also won it 4 times, while Arsenal are second with 3. In terms of the League Cup, Chelsea have only won it 3 times – one less than Manchester United. Thus, in the 13 years under Abramovich's ownership, Chelsea have achieved great success with a total of 14 major and minor titles – two more than Manchester United.

Without a doubt, under the Roman Abramovich era, Chelsea is the English team with the most impressive domestic record. Looking at European competitions, from 2003 to the present, Chelsea has won one Champions League (2011-2012) and one Europa League (2012-2013).

DynastyAntonio Conte

Chelsea won the Premier League title with two games to spare. Photo: Internet.

In his very first year at Stamford Bridge, the Italian strategist breathed new life into a demoralized team after a disastrous season. The former Juventus coach was the decisive factor in Chelsea's success with his famous 3-4-3 formation, which led Chelsea to glory with 13 consecutive wins and extremely consistent performance throughout the season.

First, Antonio Conte built a defense of "brave little soldiers," with Thibaut Courtois at the helm. The Belgian goalkeeper had a very consistent season with intelligent positioning, impressive saves, and no significant mistakes. Further up the field, center-back Cahill was experiencing a resurgence, wearing the captain's armband. He not only defended well but was equally effective in attack, scoring 6 goals.

Under Conte, center-back Cesar Azpilicueta has become versatile, playing as a left-back, right-back, or right-sided center-back. Chelsea only considered Luiz as their third-choice option in the recent transfer window, but after returning from France, David Luiz has developed excellent defensive covering abilities and impressive tackles. Gone are the days of his wild, unruly, and spontaneous style of play in the three-man defense.

Among the four midfielders who led Chelsea to their Premier League title win, Kante was the brightest star. His two "Player of the Year" awards from the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) and the Football Writers' Association (PWA) speak volumes. Kante was the backbone of Chelsea's midfield, with his mobility and ability to move across the entire pitch to support his teammates.

Nemanja Matic, tThe Serbian midfielder is the perfect piece to combine with Kante, forming an effective midfield shield for The Blues. With Marcos Alonso and Victor Moses on the wings, under Antonio Conte's guidance, they seem to have rediscovered their instincts as wingers..Marcos Alonso shone brightly on the left wing, scoring 6 goals and consistently contributing to both attack and defense throughout the season.

Antonio Conte's Chelsea also boasts a renowned attacking line-up.(Diego Costa, Eden Hazard, and Pedro are among the strongest teams in Europe. Hazard, with 15 goals and 5 assists this season, deserves a place in the Premier League Team of the Season.

The Belgian midfielder consistently offers numerous creative solutions, from his incisive passes and finishing to his positioning. Spanish midfielder Pedro, with his technical skill, agility, and mobility, has terrorized English teams. Without a doubt, Costa continues to be Chelsea's top scorer this season with 21 goals in all competitions. Besides scoring, the former Atletico Madrid player also constantly moves to hold up the ball and create space for his teammates. With 34 Premier League appearances, his sharp goal-scoring ability and willingness to sacrifice make Costa the perfect choice for Conte.

Antonio Conte had an outstanding first year in the Premier League. People are now waiting to see him in a more demanding competition: the Champions League. Only by being there can one truly appreciate the talent of this Italian manager!

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