Conte wins Manager of the Month, sets Premier League record

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has been named the Premier League manager of the month for December, making him the first manager to win the prize in three consecutive months.

The Italian has had an astonishing start to life in England, winning 16 of his first 20 Premier League matches; which have kept the Blues at the top of the League with five points clear off second-placed Liverpool.

And Friday’s prize means Conte is now the first manager in the history of the Premier League to win the prize three times in a row.

“I’m very proud,” said Conte.

“It’s a great honour for me but I want to say thanks to all of my players, my staff and the club because we won the award together. Now it’s important to continue to work very well together,” he added.

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Chelsea won all six of the matches in December to keep up their astonishing winning streak that eventually ended at 13-games after a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in January.

“When you win you usually see a lot of positive things and every game was different. We won six matches and to do that, especially in December, is very difficult,” Conte continued.

“If I had to pick out one game I would choose West Brom, because it was very tough and we scored with 15 minutes remaining. My players showed me great character and a strong will to win right until the end that day, which I always like to see.”

Chelsea are set to play current Premier League champions Leicester City on Saturday in their week 21 fixture, and a win for the Blues would increase their lead by seven points, until the match between Liverpool and Manchester United is decided on Sunday.

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