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Former Arsenal boss George Graham has warned Diego Costa he faces being targeted by officials after his indiscretions in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over the Gunners on Saturday.

After Eden Hazard had missed an early penalty, Willian put the hosts in front and Maccabi’s hopes were effectively ended when Oscar converted from the spot on the stroke of half-time.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that he does not have any “problems” with his players, specifically John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic.

Jose Mourinho has confirmed Chelsea will be without Willian and most probably Pedro too for Saturday’s crucial Premier League game against Arsenal.

Steven Naismith scored a hat-trick as Chelsea’s struggles continued with a third loss in their opening five league games following a defeat at Everton.

“So, I also read about Mr Van Gaal having 28 players and being happy”.

There could be one last piece of business for Chelsea to wrap up as manager Jose Mourinho admits he isn’t done making moves just yet, with China defender Zhang Linpeng interesting the Premier League champions.

A sloppy spell of Chelsea possession presented the hosts with a way back into the game as Rondon acrobatically turned James McClean’s deep cross into the path of Morrison to lash a shot past Courtois.

After the break, Chelsea came out looking sharper than their previous two games and had a positive start to their second half.

Marotta revealed Cuadrado will join on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent transfer and he expects the transfer to be concluded on Monday.

Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazilian forward Kenedy from Fluminense, further adding to their squad before the transfer window closes this summer.

Chelsea landed Pedro for £21m despite sustained interest from United, whose executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward even flew to Catalonia on Monday to complete his signing.

Jose Mourinho was on the verge of storming out of a media briefing on Friday after the Chelsea manager lost his cool during a grilling over his criticism of the club’s medical staff.

That incensed Mourinho and his banning order has made headlines since but what should concern him more was the way his team played. Very close. Win, lose, or draw this is the biggest showdown in the Premier League so far this season between last year’s Champions and Runners-Up.

Swansea will impress, though.