Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has praised the link up play between Cesar Azpilicueta and Alvaro Morata, after the pair shone once again during the Blues’ 2-0 victory over Brighton.

The victory was Chelsea’s sixth Premier League win in a row at Stamford Bridge, helping them to just a point off second place.

But it was the understanding between Azpilicueta and Morata that impressed the most, as the defender set up Morata for the sixth time this season as the striker nodded home his 12th goal of the season.

And Conte was more than happy with the duo.

“Azpi has to score also, not only assist,” Conte joked.

“Azpi is a defender with good feet and there is this great link between him and Alvaro, it’s not the first time, I hope they continue in this way.

“Morata has to pay for not just one dinner but more for Azpi, if they invite me I want to go with them.

“I think in this league there is great motivation for all to try to stay there and fight until the end.

“I don’t know if we can do this for the title because it depends on Man City who are doing something extraordinary. To win every game and draw one means you are having a fantastic run.

“There is great motivation to find a place in the Champions League next year, there are four places for six top teams. Our start wasn’t easy for many reasons but we want to work and improve. There are many competitions and we must be very proud to play every game.”
[Quotes via Sky Sports]