Azpilicueta: We’ve put down title marker

Cesar Azpilicueta believes Chelsea’s comprehensive Capital One Cup win at the Emirates shows they are better placed than Arsenal to the win the title.

Tuesday night’s London derby was hardly the thrilling fare many had hoped for, but the fourth-round tie did raise questions over the Gunners’ ability to challenge for trophies.

While top of the Premier League after nine matches, the 2-0 loss was their second successive home defeat and meant Arsene Wenger has now failed to overcome Jose Mourinho in nine attempts.