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Mourinho did not specifically refer to Carneiro as a secretary and Rabbatts was referring to his press conference after the Swansea game, when he said: “I wasn’t happy with my medical staff because even if you are a kit man, a medical doctor or a secretary on the...

Chelsea were fortunate not to become the first ever Premier League champions to start their title defence with defeat after Swansea threatened an opening-day upset.

Federico Fernandez committed an own goal to give Chelsea a 2-1 advantage at the half-hour mark.

In a hectic spell midway through the first half, Oscar put the hosts ahead in the 23rd minute, Andre Ayew leveled in the 29th, and Chelsea’s lead was restored with an own goal by Swansea defender Federico Fernandez.

Chelsea say manager Jose Mourinho has signed a new four-year contract which will keep him at the club until 2019.

Diego Costa aside, Chelsea were very fortunate with injuries last season.

The Blues drew first blood in the 23rd minute.

This may be the case, as the Toffees have played hardball with Chelsea by rejecting their first two offers.