Arsene Wenger glad to overcome Arsenal’s ‘winless streak’ against Jose

Wenger and Mourinho previously put their personal issues to one side at a UEFA coaches forum, but they are feuding again because of the Chelsea manager’s repeated provocation. Hazard was ultimately rather disappointing for his side however, sending a decent chance in the second half over the bar with an effort that epitomised his overall performance.

Yet Mourinho has aimed a couple of barbs at Arsenal during pre-season. “We have good form, so whether we can keep that and start the season well is the key”.

However, after winning the title comfortably last season, the Portuguese insists they now enjoy a far more agreeable working relationship and believes the squad has the quality to defend the trophy.

And Cech, who made nearly 500 appearances for Chelsea, will face the surreal task of playing against them for the first time in his career when his new club meets his old one at Wembley this weekend. “Certainly, the way my team behaved during some periods in the game, it helped, it was important for them to get that hurdle out of the way. Roy has very good young defenders in the country…and John is not thinking about it. He thinks his time in the national team is over”.

Bobby’s dad Shear, 44, was filming players celebrating their victory on the podium when Mourinho gifted the medal to his son.

Chelsea pressed for an equaliser but looked short of menace in front of goal with Spain striker Diego Costa sidelined by injury.

“I think in terms of possession we had the majority of the game but it’s the scoreline that matters and we’re disappointed with that”, he added. “It is quite frustrating for a manager to be pushed in his technical area and to see the opposite manager stay in his position, not being punished, so I agree totally with that”.