Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says 'blind faith' in his coaching methods is the main reason for his side's incredible form this season.
The Blues are currently nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table and have been backed to win the competition after disposing of Arsenal in a comprehensive 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Conte has revitalised Chelsea after a poor 2015-16 season in which they finished 10th, and the former Italy and Juventus boss has claimed his belief in his methods has contributed majorlytotheir title challenge this season.
If you compare this Chelsea with the team from last season then it's normal that you'd end up this way: you can't turn an ugly duckling into a swan in an instant,� Conte toldthe Guardian.
I'm not a coach who compromises and with my blind faith in the work we're doing, and in my ideas, I've been able to forge straight ahead without worrying about anyone else.�
Conte experienced great success as a player with Juventus, winning the Serie A championship five times alongside several European and domestic cup triumphs, and Conte believes these great experiences, coupled with the bad ones, has helped light his desire to win as a manager.
My experiences as a player taught me that you will win a lot and lose a lot too and that instilled in me a fierce will to win,� Conte continued.
Those who are out in front must not falter. It sends a message to those who are following, an increasingly loud message, that we must make the most of this period.�