![File photo dated 21-05-2017 of Chelsea manager Antonio Conte with the Premier League Trophy PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday July 21, 2017. Chelsea won last season's Premier League at something of a canter, lifting the trophy with three games to spare. See PA story SOCCER Pre season Talking Points. Photo credit should read Mike Egerton/PA Wire.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PZ57BEUHT3SXVOP4EVKJFLFRDY.jpg?smart=true&auth=6b953d71caf11caf58b4d99ad6d23770f59065f538e981f785bbf067a4566067&width=400&height=225)
Antonio Conte led Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first season. Can the Italian inspire his side to retain it? Mike Egerton / PA Wire
Antonio Conte led Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first season. Can the Italian inspire his side to retain it? Mike Egerton / PA Wire
Premier League 2017/18 preview: Will Chelsea retain the title? Team-by-team guide and top half predictions
As the 2017/18 Premier League season fast approaches, Richard Jolly provides his team-by-team guide and predictions.