Antonio Conte has described the Premier League as the 'toughest, most intense and most difficult' league in the world.

The Chelsea manager won the title last season in his debut campaign. He previously managed Juventus, where he won three titles, before a short stint with the Italian national tream.

But Conte says nothing compares to the rat race in England.

"This is the toughest, the most intense, the most difficult, no doubt," Conte told GQ Magazine.

"In Spain, you have two teams who might win, Real Madrid and Barcelona, every now and then Atletico Madrid.

"In Italy, there is only Juventus.

"In Germany, there is Bayern Munich. OK, Borussia Dortmund won it with Klopp, but it is [mostly] Bayern.

"In France, there is Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco for a season.

"But here, there are at least six clubs who think they can win the title. Manchester City and United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham.

"And Chelsea, for sure."