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When you reach the final, it is a fantastic but in the media it is nothing.

City grew into the game a bit and De Bruyne had his first shot of his second spell in the Premier League, but fired straight at Alex McCarthy after some quick build-up play by City.

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.

The Gunners visit Stamford Bridge for a crucial Premier League showdown with the champions on the back of a disappointing result away at Dinamo Zagreb.

Norwich City beat Bournemouth 3-1 and promoted Watford sank Swansea City 1-0, Odion Ighalo’s second-half strike securing their first league win of the season.

All in all it has not been a good first three weeks for Chelsea.

Newcastle welcome back Daryl Janmaat from suspension, may also have Moussa Sissoko available again following injury, and could give Florian Thauvin his first Premier League start after he impressed in the midweek Capital One Cup win over Northampton.

Juventus appear to be moving closer to the expected signing of Chelsea’s Juan Cuadrado after releasing pictures of the winger being welcomed in Italy.

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.

While Lescott was largely criticised by Evertonians for the manner of his departure, a return of two league titles, and FA Cup, a League Cup and Champions League experience would suggest his move to City – who visit Goodison on Sunday afternoon – was justified.

“I am not happy with Ivanovic’s form, Cahill’s, Terry’s, Azpilicueta’s, Fabregas’s, Matic’s – but the first thing is I am not happy with my own form”. I’m not happy with the results. This is the start of everything.

Montero has been in superb form in the opening two matches of the season, giving Chelsea full-back Branislav Ivanovic a torrid time in a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge and impressing again in the 2-0 victory over Newcastle in which his marker Daryl Janmaat was sent off for some rash...

The Portuguese has become famed for his tactical nuance both on and off the field, and sealing the signing of Pedro from under the noses of Manchester United could prove to be one of his biggest victories as Chelsea boss.

But before we get stuck into the Mourinho stuff, there are a couple of other press conferences that have taken place this morning that will prove interesting to Chelsea fans.

The 28-year-old Spaniard who links up with former Barcelona teammate, Cesc Fabregas at the Stamford Bridge after a botched deal with English giants, Manchester United, was formally introduced on Thursday.