Alan Shearer sticking with Man City title prediction, Costa in form for Chelsea

The reason for their success is that they now look a settled side who are full of confidence. They’ve got a system in place that they all seem very comfortable with and every player is working really hard.

There is no doubt about it, not playing in Europe is also a massive help. They have less chance of suffering from injury and fatigue, and the players look fresh and full of energy. As for Conte, well he’s won Man of the Month twice in a row and is doing a magnificent job.

When you consider all those rumours that came out about him earlier in the season, saying he was going to lose his job and so on, and then fast forward to two months later, the difference really is incredible. They are on top of the table and on an incredible winning streak.

“Diego Costa really enjoying his football again”

Diego Costa was the player everyone loved to hate last season but now he looks as if he is really enjoying his football again. He is back to his best, and he is aggressive in the right way.

Yes, he looked frustrated at the start of the season; he was diving, and winding up the opposition again, and he got four yellow cards in his first few games. But ever since Chelsea started winning, he has looked very composed.

He now looks a top centre forward, who is scoring goals. Just look how he bullied the Man City defence last weekend in the second half. His change of attitude is down to the team’s confidence right now. They’re winning, everything is going well, and he is bringing his team mates into the game.

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