PEDRO has helped Antonio Conte find his winning formula with the Italian’s PHD helping Chelsea outsmart their Premier League rivals.
The Spanish winger has formed a lethal partnership with Diego Costa and Eden Hazard as the Blues won eight on the bounce to top the table.
In their last six league games, Chelsea have smashed in 17 goals – five more than Barcelona’s fearsome ‘MSN’ and just two less than Real Madrid when they had their ‘BBC’ all fit.
Since Willian came out of the side following the tragic death of his mother, Pedro has helped turn Conte’s side into a potent attacking force.
The Spaniard has contributed three goals and three assists in his last six outings to take full advantage of his opportunity.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have struggled over the same period with Neymar in particular off form having failed to find the net since October.
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His partnership with Lionel Messi and ex-Liverpool hitman Luis Suarez earned plaudits last season but the misfiring superstars have contrinuted to a poor start which sees the Catalans six points off rivals Real.
Before Gareth Bale’s ankle injury, Los Blancos were in an unstoppable mood domestically as the Welshman, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema hit peak form.
Chelsea’s run has seen them dispatch the likes of Manchester City, Tottenham and Manchester United in style.
And Conte will hope his table toppers can take advantage of a festive schedule which pits them against West Brom, Sunderland, Crystal palace, Bournemouth and Stoke before the visit of Tottenham on January 4.
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