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Antonio Conte insists there is no chance in him being sacked by Chelsea
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists there is no chance in Blues sacking him after Watford win

Italian was staring at a third successive Premier League defeat until a dramatic late comeback saw off Hornets

ANTONIO CONTE celebrated Chelsea’s comeback win by diving into the crowd before insisting there is no chance of him being sacked by the Blues.

The under-pressure Italian was staring at a third successive Premier League defeat until a dramatic late comeback saw off Watford.

 Antonio Conte insists there is no chance in him being sacked by Chelsea
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Antonio Conte insists there is no chance in him being sacked by ChelseaCredit: EPA

But he denied talk that he is fighting for his job — despite Blues owner Roman Abramovich’s track record of axing under-performing managers.

Conte said: “I feel a lot of pressure at Chelsea but not the pressure of if the club decides to sack me.

“I trust in my work. I give everything for the club I work for.

“I did it for Chelsea last season and I am doing the same this time. For this reason I have never been worried about the sack.

“At 2-1 down it was a very difficult moment, maybe the worst for us.

 Antonio Conte dives into the Chelsea crowd after his side fight back against Watford
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Antonio Conte dives into the Chelsea crowd after his side fight back against WatfordCredit: Rex Features
 Antonio Conte celebrates with Chelsea fans during dramatic Watford win
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Antonio Conte celebrates with Chelsea fans during dramatic Watford winCredit: Rex Features
 Antonio Conte insists he does not fear the sack at Chelsea
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Antonio Conte insists he does not fear the sack at ChelseaCredit: Rex Features
 Watford manager Marco Silva felt hard done by at Stamford Bridge
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Watford manager Marco Silva felt hard done by at Stamford BridgeCredit: PA:Empics Sport

“To come back and win means that the players have great heart and desire and don’t accept the situation to lose.”

Watford boss Marco Silva was fuming about the corner which led to Chelsea’s 12th-minute opening goal.

He said: “Everyone knows it should have been a goal-kick and even in the second half every corner and throw-in went to them.

“This is a really unfair result. We didn’t deserve to lose. Even a draw would have been unfair.”

Antonio Conte celebrated with the crowd at Stamford Bridge as Cesar Azpilicueta headed Chelsea ahead against Watford
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