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Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante the stars of Chelsea's Premier League title win, says Matt Le Tissier

Diego Costa celebrates after the final whistle as Chelsea were crowned champions at West Brom
Image: Diego Costa celebrates after the final whistle as Chelsea were crowned champions at West Brom

We asked Matt Le Tissier to rate Chelsea's championship-winning squad after they wrapped up the Premier League title.

Only 13 Chelsea players have actually started five or more games during the season, with manager Antonio Conte benefiting from minimal injury concerns.

The lowest rating Le Tissier has dished out is an eight, while the Sky Sports pundit has reserved special praise for two of the the Blues' star men...

Le Tiss predicts
Le Tiss predicts

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Thibaut Courtois - 8

He has been protected well by those in front of him and, but for the odd error, has produced when called into action.

Thibaut Courtois celebrates Chelsea's victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium
Image: Thibaut Courtois has been rock solid in goal for Chelsea this season

Cesar Azpilicueta - 9

I think his level of consistency has been very good and he's slotted into that back three very well. That's been key to Conte being able to use his favoured system.

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Gary Cahill - 9

I'd stick him up there as a nine as well. Again he's been pretty consistent and chipped in with important goals, the joint highest for a defender this season in fact.

Gary Cahill (R) of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal with his team mate David Luiz (L) during the Premier League
Image: Gary Cahill (right) and David Luiz have formed a formidable partnership

David Luiz - 9

Again a nine for him. He's shown more maturity this time in the Premier League and considerably cut down on the errors. His decision making has been much better and he's surprised a lot of us.

Marcos Alonso - 9

His contribution has been big, again chipping in with six goals as well as Cahill. A few eyebrows were raised when he signed and again he's far exceeded expectations.

Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring Chelsea's third goal from a free kick
Image: Marcos Alonso gets a nine from Le Tissier for his all-round contributions for Chelsea this season

Victor Moses - 8

He's adapted well to a new position, has been pretty consistent. I feel pretty harsh giving him an eight, but I'm comparing him to Alonso, who has contributed a little more.

N'Golo Kante - 9.5

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante with the PFA Players Payer of the Year award
Image: N'Golo Kante was named PFA Players' Player of the Year

What an amazing achievement to win back-to-back titles at different clubs. He's been the model of consistency with the way he breaks play up and £32m looks a bargain when you consider Arsenal spent a similar amount on Granit Xhaka. To make it a 10 I'd just want a few goals from him, even though I know it's not his job. I've always preferred flair players so there's a bit of bias there.

Nemanja Matic - 8

I think he's a bit steadier than Cesc Fabregas, but not quite as good as seeing a forward pass. He's done the defensive side well, but not quite as well as Kante, so 'just' an eight for me.

Cesc Fabregas - 9

Cesc Fabregas gestures after scoring Chelsea's third goal
Image: Cesc Fabregas has provided 11 assists despite only starting 11 games

He's shown a fantastic attitude, which isn't easy when you're not a regular, and has always been ready to step in when needed. I've always admired him as a player - the way he picks a pass and knows when to release it - since his Arsenal days.

Willian - 8

He's probably not played as much as he'd want but also, like Fabregas, he's shown the attitude to deliver when he steps in, never lets anyone down and shows good quality.

Eden Hazard - 9.5

Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrate scoring his side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London.
Image: Eden Hazard has found the net 15 times this season

The only reason he's not got a 10 is because two seasons ago he was a bit more consistent, but he's one of those players I'd pay to go and watch.

Pedro - 8.5

I'm a big fan of his. I think he's been pretty consistent and has come up with some important goals, none more so than the screamer at Everton, when Ronald Koeman's side were looking comfortable and he blew the game wide open.

Diego Costa - 9

I certainly can't give him a nine and a half because he's looked more interested in leaving at times, but 20 goals in a season warrants a nine.

Diego Costa celebrates Chelsea's second goal against Stoke City
Image: Diego Costa has scored 20 times to help Chelsea win the title

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