Straight-talking Conte breathes respect, says Hasselbaink

Britain Football Soccer - Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - Anfield - 31/1/17 Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring their first goal with manager Antonio Conte Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Straight-talking Antonio Conte has earned the utmost respect from his players at Stamford Bridge and has built a side that seems impervious to pressure, former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told Reuters.

The Premier League leaders host title rivals Arsenal on Saturday knowing that victory over their London rivals in the early kickoff would send them 12 points clear at the top.