Mourinho commits for four more years, and is happy with continuity

Chelsea begin their Barclays Premier League title defence today with Jose Mourinho committed for four more years and aware of the dangers of standing still.

Chelsea have made two signings – goalkeeper Asmir Begovic and striker Radamel Falcao, who signed on loan from Monaco despite a poor spell at Manchester United - ahead of the season-opener with Swansea, while their title rivals have spent more freely.