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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte to stick with rotation policy ahead of Arsenal fixture

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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says using all his players will be crucial as they enter the second half of the season

Antonio Conte says he will continue his policy of rotating the Chelsea team ahead of facing Arsenal in the first of three meetings against their London rivals in January.

Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas were both left on the bench for the Premier League defending champions' resounding 5-0 victory over Stoke last Saturday with Danny Drinkwater and Willian given the chance to impress.

Chelsea will reclaim second spot in the table with a win at London rivals Arsenal on Wednesday, a game you can watch live on Sky Sports Premier League.

Antonio Conte prior to kick-off in the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea
Image: Antonio Conte has no plans to change his rotation policy in the coming weeks

"When you play against Arsenal every game is very important," Conte said in his pre-match press conference.

"Now Wednesday's game is very important for the league.

"We want to try to do our best. We want to try to get three points, to give satisfaction to our fans."

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Conte's Chelsea face a busy January which includes a two-legged semi-final against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, with both matches live on Sky Sports Football.

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"In my plan, it's very important to involve all my players," Conte added.

Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle
Image: Eden Hazard is set to return to the Chelsea line-up against Arsenal on Wednesday after missing the Stoke victory

"I think we are doing a really good job in this situation. We are making many rotations, but at the same time our results are positive.

"It means all my players are working very well."

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