Chelsea`s Antonio Conte wins manager of the year award from League Managers Association

Chelsea`s 93 points was the second highest total since the Premier League began in 1992 and they became the first team to register 30 victories in one season.

London: Chelsea`s Antonio Conte was named Manager of the Year at a League Managers Association awards ceremony on Monday after leading his side to the Premier League title and FA Cup final.

The 47-year-old Italian, whose team finished seven points clear of second-placed Tottenham Hotspur, will lead Chelsea out against Arsenal in the Cup final at Wembley on Saturday.

Chelsea`s 93 points was the second highest total since the Premier League began in 1992 and they became the first Premier League team to register 30 victories in one season.

"I think I`ve had a lot of incredible emotions in my first season here in England. I want to say thank you to all the people who voted for me. It`s great to receive this award. I hope I deserved this," Conte said.

"It`s fantastic to read all the names that won this trophy and to stay with these managers is a great achievement for me. I hope to continue in the best way," he added after receiving the award from former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

Chris Hughton, 58, was named Championship (second-tier) manager of the year after guiding Brighton & Hove Albion into the Premier League as runners-up to Newcastle United.