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Antonio Conte makes bold Chelsea claim ahead of Arsenal clash
CHELSEA can get better and better this season, claims manager Antonio Conte.
Arsenal vs Chelsea - Premier League match preview
Conte has returned the Blues to winning ways following last season's shocking campaign which saw Jose Mourinho sacked before Christmas.
The former Juventus boss has lost just once this term - last weekend's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
And Conte believes the best is yet to come from the Blues who are still adjusting to life under a new manager.
"Chelsea can improve a lot," Conte said.
Antonio Conte says Chelsea will continue to improve throughout the season
"It's normal that, when you start work with a new team, and you bring a new idea or method of football, you need a bit of time.
We trust in the work and I know that we can improve a lot
"But I'm confident about this. We trust in the work and I know that we can improve a lot."
Chelsea face Arsenal at the Emirates this Saturday (5.30pm) - a win would move them within two points of league leaders Manchester City.
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