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Olivier Giroud insists Chelsea players still support boss Antonio Conte after Manchester City defeat: 'Of course... it is not a crisis'

Olivier Giroud insisted Chelsea's players remain united behind boss Antonio Conte and the Blues are not in crisis after Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Conte's side came in for fierce criticism after an ultra-defensive performance at the Etihad where Bernardo Silva's goal proved the difference between the two sides.

Chelsea failed to register a single shot on target in Manchester as the west London side opted to start without a striker; Belgian star Eden Hazard began as a 'false nine' to little success.

Olivier Giroud says Chelsea's players remain united in support of manager Antonio Conte
Olivier Giroud says Chelsea's players remain united in support of manager Antonio Conte
The Italian was criticised for his ultra-defensive tactics in the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City
The Italian was criticised for his ultra-defensive tactics in the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City
The Blues players were seen walking and showed little desire to go forward and win the game
The Blues players were seen walking and showed little desire to go forward and win the game

'Of course, of course (we are behind Conte),' Giroud said.