Antonio Conte admits Chelsea can still improve in their bid for the title

Antonio Conte hailed his Chelsea players after they beat Arsenal on Saturday, but called for them to improve further as they chase the Premier League title.

Eden Hazard scored a memorable solo goal as Chelsea moved a step closer to winning the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over the Gunners.

The visitors managed a late consolation through Olivier Giroud's header, with Chelsea now nine points clear of their title rivals.

Although Conte was pleased with the three points, which was Chelsea's 16th win from their last 18 games, he called on his players to improve their concentration - using Arsenal's goal as an example.

I'm disappointed by the goal we conceded. It's so important to improve and keep the concentration in the right way from the start until the end.

"I'm pleased for our win but disappointed by the goal we conceded," he said.

"It's a pity. It's so important to improve and keep the concentration in the right way from the start until the end. We conceded some chances to Arsenal - but we also created our own chances."

The Blues led 1-0 at the break thanks to Marcos Alonso's close-range header, however, it was Hazard's 53rd-minute strike that brought the house down in west London.

The Belgian beat a posse of Arsenal players during a run that started inside his own half to finish beyond Petr Cech, before the former Chelsea goalkeeper gifted Cesc Fabregas a third.

Conte admitted his players deserve all the recognition they are getting.

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"It was a good game - it wasn't easy," Conte added.

"Arsenal are a good team with technical players. We played with good intensity and organisation - both offensively and defensively. I'm pleased for all my players - they deserve it because in training I see great attitude."