Chelsea remain in control

AVRAM GRANT’S brave new world at Stamford Bridge continues to heal the wounds left by Jose Mourinho’s departure as Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Schalke put them in a commanding position in Champions League Group B.

A goal in each half from Florent Malouda and Didier Drogba ensured the Blues remain top of their group and that Grant’s record in the Champions League is unblemished.

Afterwards a content Grant said: ‘‘We wanted to start well and we did that — not just the goal but by playing good football.