Five things we learned as Chelsea triumph over Stoke in six-goal thrillerCHELSEA toppled Stoke but it wasn't a simple day for Antonio Conte. By Michael Potts 17:46, Sat, Dec 31, 2016 | UPDATED: 17:53, Sat, Dec 31, 2016 Link copied Bookmark GETTYChelsea StokeAntonio Conte watched Chelsea grind out a gutsy 4-2 victory over Stoke at Stamford Bridge as Diego Costa returned with a bang.The Blues weren't at their finest but still produced a winning performance to extend their dominant streak.CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY FOR FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED ABOUT CHELSEA AFTER BEATING STOKE. Related articles Chelsea player ratings: Blues triumph over Stoke but who impressed? Gary Cahill: This disappointed me in Chelsea's win over Stoke Antonio Conte: What I really think about Chelsea's win over Stoke SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy