Antonio Conte has praised his Chelsea players for their commitment after they claimed the 2018 FA Cup.

The Blues finished fifth in the Premier League but managed to salvage their season with a 1-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday.

"Last season, despite our win in the league, we weren't able to win this competition," said the Italian.

"We must be pleased because when you win in a difficult season like this it means there is great work behind it, there is great commitment from my players.

"In this season, with my staff, we are working more than last season, because when you face difficulties you must be prepared to work very hard to overcome these difficulties. I must be honest, in this season the mountain to climb was very high, but despite this we finished by lifting an important trophy like the FA Cup."