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Five season defining moments as Chelsea romped to the Premier League title

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Pedro’s early strike against Manchester United – 23rd October

Chelsea’s first big test since their change of formation got off to the perfect start when Pedro pounced to give the home side the led after just 30 seconds in a landmark moment.

Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge and was involved in a heated touchline battle with Antonio Conte, but it was the former Barcelona striker’s goal which opened the scoring and set the Blues on their way to a convincing victory.

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One of the fastest goals of the Premier League season, Pedro’s darting run caught out Chris Smalling and Daley Blind to allow the winger to round David de Gea and coolly slot the ball into an empty net after a superb pass from Marcos Alonso.