Chelsea hitman to take heat off boss

Diego Costa has led from the frontCredit: Michael Regan

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Antonio Conte was in jovial mood in his pre-match press conference yesterday, joking with reporters over the fact he has been backed into sack-race favourite, but it will be no laughing matter for the Chelsea coach should the Blues lose against Leicester today.

The plunge on the Italian was surprising but despite all reports claiming everything is okay in the Chelsea camp, Conte goes into the fixture as a 3-1 shot to be the next top-flight manager to go.

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Mark LangdonRacing Post Sport

Published on 14 October 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 18:47, 14 October 2016

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