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'Chelsea now have Barcelona's Pedro'

The Blues boss is delighted that he has brought out the best in his forward, who is finally showing why his side bought him as they lead the table

Pedro is enjoying something of a purple patch at Chelsea, and Antonio Conte believes he is now showing the form that made him so sought-after at Barcelona.

Chelsea secured Pedro's signature in August 2015 for a fee of £17 million, but he flattered to deceive at Stamford Bridge, as the Blues finished 10th in a nightmare season.

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This season, however, has seen something of a renaissance from Pedro, scoring five goals and laying on six assists in 18 games as Chelsea have stormed to the top of the Premier League, and Conte has lavished praise upon the Spaniard.