Mourinho: Terry playing as well as ever

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was full of praise for John Terry after the skipper’s early goal helped the Blues secure a 2-0 win at Stoke and the Barclays Premier League Christmas number one spot.

Terry headed past Asmir Begovic in the second minute from a corner delivered by Cesc Fabregas, who later wrapped up the victory by netting himself with a scuffed 78th-minute effort.