An aura of invincibility returns to Chelsea

YOU always know you’re dealing with losers when opposition fans start to chant the names of rival teams in an attempt to wind you up.

Step forward the Smog Monsters from Teesside who became the latest group of supporters to start the “Yoo-ni-ted” mantra at Stamford Bridge, bracketing themselves with the likes of, errr, Wycombe as purveyors of terrace repartee and back chat.

From that moment, Chelsea supporters stifled a collective yawn, and began wondering which pub to make for after the game with three points stuffed into the back pocket.