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Conte: Premier League title 'would be my greatest achievement'

John Sibley / Reuters

Antonio Conte is no stranger to success. The Italian manager's fighting spirit was responsible for three Serie A titles at Juventus, and carried Italy to the quarter-final at Euro 2016.

But for Conte, a Premier League title at Chelsea would be an accomplishment that surpasses any of his previous feats.

"For sure, it would be my greatest achievement," Conte said, according to the Guardian's Dominic Fifield. "Now, to win the title in England is a great achievement. A top achievement for the coach, the players and the club.

"To win in England these days is not easy. To win this league is difficult, so we must be proud in our work. We must know that, now, it's a good season. It will remain a good season. But we want it to become a great season, a fantastic season. To become a great or fantastic season there is only one way: to win (the title). This is a crucial."

Conte inherited a club that finished 10th in the Premier League last season, and Chelsea's new guard - the players he added to the Blues' squad - is at the heart of the revival. David Luiz, N'Golo Kante, Marcos Alonso, and Michy Batshuayi were reportedly brought in for around £100 million, less than what Manchester United and Manchester City spent in the summer.

"This season it's very important to understand it's not always about who spends more money who wins," Conte said.

If Chelsea defeats Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, the Blues will open up a seven-point gap on Tottenham Hotspur, though Spurs will possess a game in hand.

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