Diego Costa once again proved to be Arsenal’s undoing with the Chelsea man scoring the only goal

Petr Cech’s starring role in Arsenal’s title challenge this term appears to have gone unnoticed by adidas, with the goalkeeper’s new gloves dropped off at Chelsea’s training ground.

Thibaut Courtois believes Chelsea can still deem this season a positive one if they secure a place in Europe and win a trophy.

Chelsea’s interim manager revealed he told his Blues squad to “look in the mirror” on Tuesday.

Former England captain Terry took to Instagram to pay thanks to Mourinho on Friday morning, after the Portuguese boss’ departure.

“He is the difference between the friends and the fake friends.”

Jose Mourinho refuses to contemplate the sack from Chelsea, insisting his side’s predicament is not his sole responsibility.

The Blues manager has seen his position put back in the spotlight following Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat by Bournemouth.

Jose Mourinho declined to reveal if discussions had taken place with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich over his future, merely pointing to his lengthy contract.

John Terry has backed Chelsea and Jose Mourinho to bounce back from their tumultuous start to the season and hopes successive clean sheets are the catalyst for a turnaround in fortunes.

jose Mourinho once branded the long-serving Arsenal manager a “specialist in failure”.

"John has gone from strength to strength in a period of high pressure and has used it in the right way."

Chelsea have had three bids rejected for the 21-year-old, the latest reportedly worth in excess of £30m, and there are suggestions the centre-back is considering formally asking to leave.

Manchester City fired out a strong title warning with a comprehensive 3-0 demolition of champions Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

Check out the teams for the weekend’s big Premier League fixture - Manchester City v Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

"Doctors working for Premier League teams are bound by the same professional and ethical boundaries as any other doctor."

Stoke have announced that goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has moved to reigning Premier League champions Chelsea.

"True fans will appreciate what I’ve done and the legacy I’ve left."

“I’m really excited about joining Arsenal Football Club and can’t wait to join up for pre-season.”

“Many clubs want change – the current system means those who have more will always have more, and those who have less will always have less.”

From useless and past it to Chelsea’s hero yet again.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has not named a recognised striker in his starting XI at Arsenal, where Didier Drogba is on the bench as Diego Costa misses out through injury.

“It is an important position and Matic has shown how important he is – that is what I am trying to do as well for Arsenal."

Arsene Wenger had a chuckle with some journalists at Chelsea’s expense during a press conference at the weekend.

"It’s been five years for them without winning the Premier League title; for me it’s been 27 years so I’d love to win it as soon as possible.”