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Antonio Conte led Chelsea to the Premier League title last season in his first season in charge of Chelsea, with the Blues winning a record 30 games and amassing 93 points.

Ahead of the new season, Conte believes this would be the most difficult season in his managerial career.

“For sure, for me, it will be the most difficult season of my career,” Conte said.

“I’m sure about this.

“I haven’t a lot of time to explain a lot of these reasons. But I’m sure about this. I have this perception and I hope I’ve made a mistake.

“In England, the pressure is high and you have to live with that ­pressure. In England, the league is strong, the strongest in the world.

“You have six teams ready to fight and to win the title. But only one team can win. It won’t be easy. But we are trying to do this.”