"[Compared] to the one in September, today we lost the game, but showed that we were a team.
"Against Arsenal, we weren’t a team, today we were."
Conte confirms January transfer talks with Chelsea board
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Antonio Conte said Chelsea didn't play as a team at Arsenal back in September
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Two headers from Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli scured victory against Chelsea
The Gunners' win was basically secured by half-time in September as they led 3-0 at the break, raising many questions over Conte's side.
But Chelsea have impressed greatly since then, and still lead second-placed Liverpool by five points.
Meanwhile, Arsenal were leapfrogged by Tottenham as a result, pushing Arsene Wenger's side down into fifth.
Conte's men can bounce back on Sunday in the FA Cup third round when they face Peterborough at Stamford Bridge (3pm).