Conte won’t lose his job to player power

Roman Abramovich will refuse to allow player power to decide the fate of Antonio Conte, even though it may only be a matter of time until the Chelsea manager departs. The club owner was at the home defeat to Bournemouth that preceded Monday’s 4-1 loss against Watford. Dressing room dissent has accounted for Chelsea managers in the past, but Abramovich is dealing directly with his manager as he waits to see whether Chelsea can lift themselves out of their recent slump. Sport, page 2