Antonio Conte’s Chelsea secured their sixth Premier League title after beating West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns, thanks to a late goal from Michy Batshuayi.
It wasn’t Chelsea’s best performance by any means and when the celebrations temporarily stop and all confetti settles for a while, Antonio Conte will certainly have a few things to say to his men about one of their most frustrating performances of the season.
It was a terrible first half, and the second half didn’t seem to get any better for the Blues. West Brom on the other hand, began gaining confidence and stepped up their game. Rondon and Nacer Chadli almost broke the deadlock for Tony Pulis’ side.
Gary Neville: “The spine of the team, the power of the spine, the job Conte’s done with David Luiz is incredible.” pic.twitter.com/kPrNBEq0G0
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) May 12, 2017
David Luiz with a goal saving tackle. What a giant he’s been #WBACHE #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) May 12, 2017
Brilliant covering by David Luiz as WBA threaten on the break, decent chance, corner to the hosts. #WBACHE
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 12, 2017
1 – Chelsea have lost just one of their last eight Premier League games against West Brom (W4 D3). Edge.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 12, 2017
Meanwhile, Chelsea U18s have won the #U18PL title.
Congratulations. ?? pic.twitter.com/NZm9KC38UV
— 100PercentChelsea (@100PctChelsea) May 12, 2017
Chelsea registered 14 shots in the first half. Just 1 was on target.
Lacking a clinical edge so far. pic.twitter.com/A9C5XXO6sX
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 12, 2017
West Brom 0-0 Chelsea HT:
Shots: 3-14
Pass accuracy: 75%-89%
Chances created: 2-12
Possession: 36%-64%Chelsea dominant thus far. pic.twitter.com/eEFp7Apwrt
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 12, 2017
Brilliant play by Azpilicueta who makes up lots of ground to do enough to put Rondon off as he looked to shoot. #WBACHE
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 12, 2017
A reminder: Azpilicueta not voted into TOTY, but Luiz was.
— Danny (@King__Danny) May 12, 2017
What a recovery from Azpilicueta.
— Chelsea HQ (@Chelsea_HQ) May 12, 2017
Azpilicueta. Defender for these last ditch challenges. Lucky to ve him. #WBACHE
— Chelseafc?Agonist (@SirStaphAureus) May 12, 2017
If Chelsea don’t win tonight they open a gap to allow Man United to win them the title, or Spurs to have an outside shot at it #WBACHE#CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) May 12, 2017
Conte, frustrated with the antics of Hazard and Pedro, brought them off for Michy Batshuayi and Willian with a little under 15 minutes to go.
Then just as it seemed as it was to be ‘one of those days’ for Chelsea, Batshuayi steps up and gets on the end of an Azpilicueta cross to send the Chelsea fans into raptures.
Full time social media poster, Michy Batshuayi, has come on to moonlight for Chelsea.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 12, 2017
If ever there was a time for Batshuayi to announce himself. You know, like deliver on the £32 million…
— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) May 12, 2017
If Chelsea win this by 1 goal and it’s a batshuayi classic I’ll dye my hair blonde
— Alex Gray (@CocoaButterAlex) May 12, 2017
On Michy Batshuayi’s birth certificate, it has (Sub 72) next to his name.
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) May 12, 2017
Seems there are some #cfc fans in th home end. Police swooping in after the Batshauyi goal… pic.twitter.com/jUpEqhfbyR
— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) May 12, 2017
Michy Batshuayi has had an awful season but that’s why you put the minutes in training. For moments like that. #WBACHE #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) May 12, 2017
Michy Batshuayi scores his first Premier League goal since 20th August, 2016.
The title-winning moment? ? pic.twitter.com/IuDUjPBXSf
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 12, 2017
What a moment for the Belgian, fairytale stuff here at the Hawthorns, 1-0 to Chelsea… #WBACHE
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 12, 2017
Conte’s & Courtois’ celebration had me gassed. #CFC pic.twitter.com/MbS0tRXLAo
— #Champions (@SimpIyEden) May 12, 2017
Michy Batshuayi in the Premier League this season:
127 mins
3 shots on target
2 goals
1 chance created
1 assistTitle winning efficiency ? pic.twitter.com/5sb0MLAOjO
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 12, 2017
so Michy Batshuayi comes on, kicks three WBA players and then scores the goal that wins the PL. hero.
— Graham MacAree (@MacAree) May 12, 2017
You couldn’t have written the script. Batshuayi with the title winning goal wow
— Eden Hazard (@hhyateri) May 12, 2017
23 – Chelsea scored with their 23rd shot of the match against West Brom. Relief.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 12, 2017
Batshuayi’s solitary goal was enough to hand Chelsea their second Premier League titles in three seasons. The Blues with 87 points, had won the title back from Leicester City with 2 games to go.
Antonio Conte’s team’s league position in his last four seasons:
1️⃣ #Juve
1️⃣ #Juve
1️⃣ #Juve
1️⃣ #CFC? https://t.co/NI1sjtGRxI #WBACHE pic.twitter.com/VbFDPN5Rjf
— BBC 5 live Sport (@5liveSport) May 12, 2017
2015/16: #LCFC ?
2016/17: #CFC ?N’Golo Kante – the definition of a champion ? pic.twitter.com/b0L5Iv2V5a
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 12, 2017
Chelsea:
2015/16: Finished 10th with 50 points
2016/17: Champions with two games to spareThe Antonio Conte effect! ? #CFC pic.twitter.com/T1jDNErAVx
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 12, 2017
John Terry has now won 5 Premier League titles as captain. No player has done this more in PL history. #CFC pic.twitter.com/2MJ7DHEzyn
— The Blues (@TheBlues___) May 12, 2017
Conte: “I think every day I played with my players! Every game I show my desire to stay with my players. This is my identity” #CFC pic.twitter.com/k5v6jT5ML0
— Breathe Chelsea (@BreatheChels) May 12, 2017
Lampard and Cesc! #CFC pic.twitter.com/l1AUxsf2Yc
— Conteholic (@Conteholic) May 12, 2017
CHELSEA CHAMPIONS ???? @ChelseaFC congrats boys ! Well deserved #CFC
— Tammy abraham (@tammyabraham) May 12, 2017
Chelsea Champions!!! Congratulations to all the boys, fully deserved??? #CFC
— Isaiah Brown (@izzyjaybrown) May 12, 2017
CHAMPIONS!!!!! @ChelseaFC
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) May 12, 2017
Congratulations to Antonio #Conte and @ChelseaFC on winning the @premierleague title!
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) May 12, 2017
THIS. #CFC pic.twitter.com/NiGfmshjB1
— Conteholic (@Conteholic) May 12, 2017
Michy Batshuayi earns the first major trophy of his career. It was him who waited to provide the moment too. #CFC pic.twitter.com/Vv6T62WqRn
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) May 12, 2017
Opta: Belgian player has scored title-deciding goal in last 3 seasons (Batshuayi v WBA in 2017, Hazard v Spurs in 2016 and v Palace in 2015)
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) May 12, 2017
Chelsea have won 42 points away from home this season; at least 7 more than any other Premier League team.
Consistently good on the road. pic.twitter.com/cbNW0H2Yvt
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 12, 2017
BLUE IS THE COLOR
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??????#WBACHE #Chelsea— Michael Ballack (@Ballack) May 12, 2017
I’ve now watched Chelsea win the league with 3 different managers.
— Danny Welbeck (@WelBeast) May 12, 2017
West Brom 0-1 Chelsea FT:
Shots: 7-24
Pass accuracy: 76%-87%
Chances created: 5-20
Possession: 40%-60%Champions of England. pic.twitter.com/7w01Fi916i
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 12, 2017
Congrats to Chelsea, best team in the League with a magnificently passionate, inspiring manager. pic.twitter.com/MG9ClAKbSR
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 12, 2017
5 – Since Roman Abramovich took over Chelsea, no team have won the Premier League more times than the Blues. Grazie.
— OptaChelsea (@OptaChels) May 12, 2017
Cesc Fabregas – 8 years at Arsenal 0 PL title
Cesc Fabregas – 3 years at Chelsea 2 PL title— CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND (@ForeverBlue_07) May 12, 2017
Most Premier League title wins since 2003/04:
Chelsea (5)
Man Utd (5)
Man City (2)
Leicester (1)
Arsenal (1) pic.twitter.com/gWbRTONq5w— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 12, 2017
1 – Chelsea are the first club to win the English top-flight title on a Friday since Arsenal at Anfield in 1989. Party. pic.twitter.com/xehzQN2lf9
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 12, 2017
@ChelseaFC Antonio Conte has set the league ablaze. Grazie Antonio! Chelsea – Champions! ??? pic.twitter.com/1iitPTtT18
— MICHY BATSHUAYI FC (@King__Danny) May 12, 2017
Give Antonio Conte whatever he wants. This man will bring us the Champions League. Best and classiest manager Chelsea’s ever had.
— #CarefreeDaily ? (@CarefreeDaily) May 12, 2017
Antonio Conte wins the Premier League in his first season in charge. pic.twitter.com/GI5hL93l9F
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 12, 2017
The Godfather delivers. #Contepic.twitter.com/9cMtN2fpf4
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 12, 2017
And we couldn’t end this reactions segment without tweets from the man of the hour.
Don’t worry I got this yall ?? God loves unexpected heroes ❤ Very happy tonight enjoy the title FAM !!!! #CFC #KTBFFH #Neversurrender pic.twitter.com/8pCEsR3Z2h
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) May 12, 2017
If I don’t get my IF card after that I might quit Fifa bro yall better buy this OTW real quick ??
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) May 12, 2017
Pretty accurate ??? https://t.co/vp82RSLgEO
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) May 12, 2017
See yall latahhhh pic.twitter.com/Ehn1oKc5zo
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) May 12, 2017
IT’S HAPPENING GUYS ??? https://t.co/EkuJZaQYbS
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) May 12, 2017