Chelsea crowned Premier League champions after narrow victory over West Brom: Watch all the action and celebrations

Another Italian manager inspiring his team to the Premier League title; another team in blue standing up high, hands aloft, in celebration after clinching one of the most difficult trophies there is in the game.

Chelsea were crowned the English Premier League champions after the Blues beat Wrest Bromwich Albion 1-0 at the Hawthorns on Friday night, a win that ensured there was absolutely no chance of Tottenham catching up with them and Leicester City's time as EPL champions would end.

The man to score the title-clinching goal was Michy Batshuayi, all the way in the 82^nd minute, and once that goal went in, the celebrations began, with the joy pouring out even further at the final whistle as Antonio Conte savoured a sweet title win, one masterminded by him after a difficult start to the season and a disastrous previous campaign.

"I celebrated with my players which is normal after a great achievement like this," Conte said. "They wet me after the celebrations with the fans, they poured champagne and beer over me so I had to change my clothes, my suit is a disaster now.

"I'm wearing the tracksuit but I'm living a very important moment. I'm enjoying it a lot because when you put a lot of passion, enthusiasm and hours into your work, and you don't sleep, when you arrive in the moment it's only right to celebrate with my fans, staff and the club. It's a dream which is coming true."

That dream looked like turning into a reality only eight minutes from time, when a mishit shot fell to Cesar Azpilicueta on the right, and his cross found Batshuayi, who poked home from close-range.

Based on just this match, it might not have been a goal Chelsea entirely deserved – West Brom defended well and also had some really good chances on the counter-attack – but take the whole season into account, and there is no doubt over which team have been the best.

Since switching over to the back three – a formation that other managers in the EPL have eventually ended up going for as well – Chelsea have been a different beast, a beast that's now won two Premier League titles in three seasons.

"I found the strength to change, to take responsibility to change systems and find a new fit for the players," Conte added. "It was the key moment for us because every single player found in the system their best.

"Our season didn't start in the right way, we had many problems, not only one. To find the right solution quickly wasn't easy and for this I want to say thanks to my players because they trust in a new work and new philosophy.

"This result is for the attitude and behaviour of my players."

Watch the highlights of the match HERE and below