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'Chelsea's squad atmosphere is amazing': Marcos Alonso reveals Antonio Conte's recipe for success involves regular team dinners

Marcos Alonso has revealed that regular team dinners have helped create an 'amazing atmosphere' at Premier League leaders Chelsea this season.

Chelsea are eight points clear of second-placed Man City after a 1-1 draw with Burnley at Turf Moor last time out.

Last season they endured a terrible defence of their title last season under Jose Mourinho amid rumours of dressing-room unrest.

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Chelsea's stars enjoy a team dinner before last month's 4-0 FA Cup win over Brentford
Chelsea's stars enjoy a team dinner before last month's 4-0 FA Cup win over Brentford
Alonso puts Chelsea's success this season down partly to a great dressing-room spirit
Alonso puts Chelsea's success this season down partly to a great dressing-room spirit

But it's been a different story this campaign with Antonio Conte in charge, and Alonso thinks that's in part down to a great atmosphere within the squad, who regularly dine out together.