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Chelsea news: Antonio Conte reacts to Stoke win, hails hat-trick hero Alvaro Morata
CHELSEA manager Antonio Conte has hailed hat-trick hero Alvaro Morata as his side eased past Stoke City 4-0.
Antonio Conte
Morata, the £60million club record signing bought to replace Diego Costa, was on the scoresheet within the opening 90 seconds.
Pedro extended the lead on the half-hour mark before Morata struck twice in five minutes late on to add some gloss to a scoreline that reflected harshly on Stoke.
And Conte was thrilled with his side's efforts in a difficult fixture at the bet365 Stadium.
Conte told Match of the Day: “It was a good day, a good result for us. Stoke are a really good team and very strong.
Morata played a good game, a really good performance
"It was very difficult to win here. We deserved to win the game. We started well and scored early.
“We were in control of the game. I repeat it's not simple to win away against them.
"Morata played a good game. A really good performance. Now he has to continue this way to be a great striker.
"I think we have to be focused at what we do and not others. We want to fight in every competition we are playing."