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THREESY DOES IT FOR BLUES

Chelsea are the only team in Europe’s top five leagues not to concede a single league goal in October as Antonio Conte’s system change does the trick for Blues

Blues boss moved to his favoured 3-4-3 and seen his side scored 11 goals without reply last month

THERE was scepticism whether Antonio Conte's beloved three-man backline would work in the Premier League.

But there appears little doubt that the Italian tactician is knocking Blues' defence into shape.

 Antonio Conte has begun to work his magic at Chelsea
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Antonio Conte has begun to work his magic at ChelseaCredit: Reuters

Conte's team have not looked back since the 3-0 defeat to rivals Arsenal in their final league game of September.


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The Chelsea boss switched to three at the back for the second half and it worked to an extent - with Blues keeping a clean sheet in the second half.

They have gone on to score 11 goals without reply in Prem victories over Hull, Leicester, Manchester United and Southampton.

Blues did go do 2-1 in the EFL Cup at West Ham.

 Conte congratulates keeper Thibaut Cortois after a clean sheet at Southampton
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Conte congratulates keeper Thibaut Cortois after a clean sheet at SouthamptonCredit: PA:Press Association
 David Luiz and Gary Cahill have adapted to City back-three
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David Luiz and Gary Cahill have adapted to City back-threeCredit: Getty Images

But Conte threw in several of the club's youngsters as part of an under-strength team.

Their defensive prowess in the league means that they are the only club in Europe's top five divisions to not concede in the league.

Here are the other clubs across the continent to run them close...

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