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And they have improved because they have kept the same squad as last season, players such as Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.

“They have a really good team. And a really good squad.”

After Chelsea were defeated in the FA Cup Final by the Gunners three months ago, there were still doubts about boss Arsene Wenger’s future.

But Conte said he had little doubt that his rival would remain in his post – and he claimed that the fit between manager and club was a good one.

He added: “I wasn’t surprised that

ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE The £47m striker scored for fun at Lyon. Handed the No.9 shirt. Has the ability to fill it. And then some.