Chelsea
have claimed an awards double after Antonio Conte was named Barclays Premier
League Manager of the Month for October and Eden Hazard EA Sports Player of
the Month.
Conte led his side to victory in all four matches they played in the month,
as they scored 11 goals and conceded none.
The contribution of Hazard to that winning sequence has also been
recognised, with the Belgium international scoring three goals and playing a
typically influential role.
Chelsea's 4-0 drubbing of Manchester United - led by former Blues boss Jose
Mourinho - was the undoubted highlight.
October began with a 2-0 win away to Hull, with Willian and Diego Costa
scoring in the space of seven second-half minutes to secure the points.
Chelsea kept up their momentum after the international break as defending
champions Leicester were swept aside 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho's return to west London brought expectations of a close encounter
but Pedro opened the scoring for Chelsea in the opening minute as United
were outclassed.
A potentially tricky trip to St Mary's then followed on October 30 but
another superb display, capped by goals from Hazard and Costa and yet
another clean sheet, sealed a 2-0 victory over Southampton.
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