5 ways Chelsea can keep up with the Manchester clubs

#2. Build a dynasty

Antonio Conte could build a true dynasty at Stamford Bridge

One thing that the Manchester clubs may well suffer with, in the near future, is their selection of managers. Granted, both Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola bring massive reputations and often instant success follows, but it’s a well-known fact that both men are probably short-term managers at best.

Mourinho only ever tends to stay at a club for three or four seasons, while Guardiola has outright suggested in the past that he likes a three or four-year “project” before moving on.

This short term-ism is fine for success in the here and now, but a way for Chelsea to overtake the two sides could be to look to build a dynasty – similar to the one created by Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and – albeit with less success – Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. Is current boss Antonio Conte the right man to do this?

I honestly don’t see why not. Conte has shown himself to be a master tactician, deciding on a three-man defence last season and a development of wing-backs that practically won his side the Premier League title. And the big job that might’ve interested him – the Italian national side – was the one he left to join Chelsea.

Right now, things don’t always look good in terms of the relationship between Conte and the Blues’ brass, but it’d be a smart idea for Chelsea to correct that and look to allow the Italian boss to create a true dynasty at Stamford Bridge. It might not allow Chelsea to overcome the powers of Guardiola and Mourinho instantly, but with a little more time on his side then Conte certainly has the ability to do that.