Hazard’s penalty kick wins FA Cup

LONDON — Chelsea’s players saved their season, but maybe not their manager. Collecting the FA Cup, after beating Manchester United 1-0 on Saturday, is looking like Antonio Conte’s final act with Chelsea.

“After two years, the club knows me very well,” Conte said. “And if they continue to want to work with me they know I can’t change. My way is always the same.”

Having won three Serie A titles at Juventus before capturing the English Premier League trophy for Chelsea, Conte reminded the Chelsea hierarchy: “I’m a serial winner.”

It was a bullish sign-off to a lacklustre season that saw the Italian’s relationship with Chelsea’s leadership become increasingly strained as the team went from champions to fifth in the Premier League.

“Our job is not simple,” Conte said. “I understand that the club can make a decision.”

Wembley match-winner Eden Hazard also has a decision to make — whether to pursue a transfer. After raising doubts about his Chelsea future ahead of the final — demanding “good players” are signed in the offseason — Hazard produced the only goal from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute.

Off the pitch, amid the celebrations, Hazard said nothing to demonstrate his commitment to the club.

“I’m just happy,” Hazard said. “You see the fans celebrating with the trophy. We didn’t play a great season, but at least we finished well.”

Although not in the style craved by Hazard.