#4 Best team performance: Chelsea
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Relentless, flawless, mesmerising – Antonio Conte’s Chelsea have been consistent and brilliant to watch after a few initial hiccups. Their Boxing Day performance was another showcase of intelligent link-up play, fine finishing and resolute defending.
It is noteworthy to mention that chief tormentors of the opposition – Diego Costa and N’Golo Kante – were out through suspension. However, that did nothing to curb the Blues as Hazard and Pedro, along with Fabregas effectively shimmied and dribbled around the Cherries’ defence to create space at will.
Chelsea’s 12th straight win – a club record – consolidates their position at the top of the league, almost midway through the campaign. It is also evidence of the strength of the team (and the bench), that the league’s top scorer’s absence was simply shrugged off while his replacement was able, effective and made a mark.
Honourable mentions: Manchester United, Liverpool, West Ham
