Antonio Conte: 90%

Man-management – 19/20

Diego Costa threatened to derail Chelsea’s title bid in January following interest from China. Conte handled the situation superbly by dropping him and making it clear he would not be sold. The Italian has also succeeded with ending the ‘untouchable’ culture at Stamford Bridge, which has helped the squad to remain focused.

Tactics – 19/20

The moment Chelsea’s season changed was when Conte reverted to a back three in the 55th minute of a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal. It has proved perfect for David Luiz and gave Victor Moses a chance to shine. Conte has used substitutes brilliantly, often bringing on Cesc Fabregas and Willian to close out games, and has been brave enough to drop John Terry, Costa and Eden Hazard.

Public relations – 19/20

One of the big fears around the appointment of Conte was his English. But it is testament to his language skills that Carlo Cudicini, who is stationed in press conferences in case the head coach needs translation, has spent hours of this season staring at his phone while Conte answers questions. Conte even took regular visitors to Chelsea’s training ground to a local pub at Christmas.

Squad use and transfers – 19/20

Conte has got the best out of the players he inherited. Moses, loaned out for three successive seasons by Jose Mourinho, has been a revelation, Luiz has been transformed in the new formation and Pedro, who suffered a difficult first season at Chelsea, has been reborn. Only Michy Batshuayi has struggled to make an impact.