Beleaguered Chelsea take the heat off Mourinho

Chelsea 4 Maccabi Tel Aviv 0: At last, something for Jose Mourinho to smile about. 

The Chelsea manager has imposed a stricter, more serious regime after his side’s dismal start to the Premier League season. But offered the chance to discover their form against weaker opposition in Maccabi Tel Aviv, Mourinho’s side took full advantage.

Overcoming the shock of Eden Hazard missing a fifth-minute penalty, Chelsea went ahead through a Willian free kick, adding a second before half-time through an Oscar penalty, and then easing to victory with much-needed goals from Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas.