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Back the Blues to pull together under Conte

Chelsea's Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas compete with West Ham's Dmitri Payet
Chelsea's Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas compete with West Ham's Dmitri PayetCredit: Alex Morton

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Chelsea must do better in all areas of the pitch if they are to feature among the title contenders and they can show off improved powers of resistance by keeping a clean sheet against West Ham at Stamford Bridge tonight.

Last season’s 2-2 draw at home to Swansea on the opening weekend was an early indicator that Chelsea had problems at the back and would be in for a rocky ride.

However, they have got off to winning starts in each of the previous three campaigns – conceding just one goal in the process – and are 7-10 to beat a Hammers side hoping to make an impact in their first season at the Olympic Stadium.

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