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Mourinho claimed he could not answer questions on the three-match ban for violent conduct that has been imposed retrospectively on the striker Diego Costa in the wake of Saturday’s 2-0 win over Arsenal, for fear of incurring a touchline suspension.

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Willian will miss Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal on Saturday, but hinted that Pedro may well feature at Stamford Bridge, according to the Daily Express.

But, given the history of bad blood between the pair, Wenger appeared keen to avoid adding fuel to the fire by discussing Chelsea’s current troubles, Mourinho and their non-existent relationship ahead of their lunchtime showdown at Stamford Bridge.

All the rest honestly does not concern me much.

But Mourinho said: “I think it’s time to not speak about it”.

Gary Cahill believes Chelsea’s convincing 4-0 Champions League victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv has given the team the morale boost they desperately needed before they face Arsenal on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.

Jose Mourinho has warned Arsene Wenger that Chelsea are back in the groove as the Premier League champions look to extend their revival in Saturday’s showdown with London rivals Arsenal.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho must deal with the pressure that comes with starting their Premier League season poorly. He’ll be the best again.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has blasted his players following their 2-0 loss to West Ham United on Sunday, according to reports from the Daily Star.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany backed defender Eliaquim Mangala to eventually prove his worth in the Premier League.

Wenger was in the spotlight at full-time twice – first when he walked down the tunnel and then when he appeared to swerve a potential handshake with his fierce enemy as the Blues boss congratulated Arsenal’s players for their victory.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored the only goal of the game for the Gunners, with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger ending a 13-game run without victory over Blues boss Jose Mourinho in the process.

On Sunday, Arsenal were knocked back to reality after they were crushed 0-2 by West Ham.

Petr Cech broke a few Arsenal hearts down the years during his glittering Chelsea career but helped the Gunners enjoy a rare victory over Jose Mourinho’s side on Sunday.