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Lauren, one of the Arsenal Invincibles who became an ambassador for the club. Photograph: Denis Doyle for the Guardian
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Antonio Conte tries to get a point across to his players during Chelsea’s final-day win against Sunderland on 21 May. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters
Antonio Conte Took the Premier League by Storm – but can Chelsea Stay in Front?
London – Chelsea’s domestic campaign ended on a sour note, with last Saturday’s 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal denying Antonio Conte the double in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge. But it is Conte who has been Chelsea’s superstar this season and his...Caption:
Szczesny with Gianluigi Buffon after Roma played Juventus in December. Photograph: Alessandro Di Marco/EPA
Wojciech Szczesny: ‘I am the Best I Have Ever Been. I Don’t Want to Stand Still’
London – Per Mertesacker recently got in touch with Wojciech Szczesny to invite him to the FA Cup final and the Arsenal squad’s end‑of‑season get-together. The gesture was genuinely appreciated. Loan players can easily feel out of sight and out of mind. The...Caption:
Chelsea’s defensive system was flexible but it was most effective when Victor Moses, top, and Marcos Alonso pushed forward aggressively and effectively formed a front five. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Premier League 2016-17 Review: What We Learned Tactically From The Season
London – Three-man Defences Unquestionably the Premier League’s dominant tactical trend was the three-man defence. A remarkable 17 of the 20 sides started with a back three at some point in the season, with only Southampton, West Bromwich and Burnley doggedly...Caption:
José Mourinho kisses the Europa League trophy after masterminding another European final victory, over Ajax. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images