Conte's cunning plan works to perfection for Chelsea


Football Soccer Britain - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Stamford Bridge - 26/11/16 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates after the game Reuters / Stefan Wermuth Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - When Chelsea's team sheet materialised showing Eden Hazard and Diego Costa on the bench for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final it seemed Antonio Conte had handed the initiative to his Tottenham Hotspur counterpart Mauricio Pochettino.

By the end of the match, with Chelsea celebrating an enthralling 4-2 victory at Wembley, the Italian looked like a genius.

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