Chelsea take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as the Blues look to build on their 3-0 win at Leicester last weekend in a game that many fans have been waiting for since the fixtures were released.
It marks the return of Jose Mourinho, who was sacked by the west Londoners in December last year. It is the second time the Special One will take his place in the away dugout after coming back with Inter Milan in 2010.
The Red Devils were in Europa League action on Thursday, beating Turkish side Fenerbache while the Blues were not involved in a continental competition after last season's 10th placed finish.
GetWestLondon will be keeping you up to date of all the developments in our live blog, brought to you direct from the Stamford Bridge press box.
So, stock up on some food and drink, relax and enjoy the game as it happens from our man in the ground, Tom Moore.
Key Events
That’s it from Stamford Bridge. We’ll have the full report from those press conferences later this evening. Have a good night.
Celebrating pictures in the dressing room
I think it’s right to celebrate when we win because when you work very hard and win it’s important to celebrate. I have already told my players that United is the past as we have another important game on Wednesday. It’s important to celebrate this evening but then focus on the next game.
Defensive improvements
It was important for us to change something and to find a solution. It’s more important to transfer the work and to follow my idea of football. When you see these in a game you are happy.
Is the team developing and can you finish in the top four?
I said before that in previous games that this question, if you ask me, which is the ambition or the position at the end of the day. It’s very difficult to say. I think we can improve and we must continue to work and then we’ll see. I’m seeing the work during the game and it’s very important because when you see the work.
Is this a statement?
Yes. These games are important for our ambitions after defeats to Liverpool and Arsenal and to win against a really strong team. For this reason, we took three points but we beat a strong team and after this type of win it increases confidence and you trust in the work. I think it’s the most important thing. We’re in a good position in the table and it’s great to be there but we must continue. We must now concentrate on Wednesday and a tough game against West Ham.
Where does it rank
The most important win in my career was when I won a title or cup. When you’re in a battle, I prefer to win the war.
Why did your team destroy United?
We didn’t destroy them. We are new managers and we need time to work. I think today I must be pleased but more for the players and then for me. I stay at the last place.
On celebrations
It’s important to always to stay for our fans to push in every moment of the game. After a performance like this, it’s right to receive a big clap from the fans.
Mourinho conversation
It must remain private. The perfect conversation must remain private. It was right to call on our fans in a moment as I could only hear the Manchester United fans and I told the fans to clap the players after this performance. I see the players deserve it after a 4-0 win. It’s normal.
Fast start
We showed our desire to win quickly. We started very well but the most important thing was we continued to play and tried to score the second goal. I’m very happy. We must continue because this is the right way. Manchester United is the past. We concentrate on Wednesday and West Ham. It’s important to recover and prepare for the game.
You must be delighted?
Obviously, I’m delighted with the performance and the intensity. We had good possession and moved the ball quickly. We didn’t concede a goal and it’s very important. This type of game against a strong team like Manchester United will increase our confidence in our work. We’re working very hard. I see my players every day with the right work rate. For this reason, they deserve this type of win. When you work very hard, it’s important you win and trust your work.
David Luiz's challenge?
Mourinho: I’ll leave it for the media. After a 4-0 defeat, if I’m going to speak about the referee you’re going to jump. If I’m going to be critical people will ask what I’m going to do. If you think to play against 10 men for around an hour would be an important change in the game then you have to say it but not me.
Project?
We are six points from the top of the league. We are three or four points from the top four. We are there and we are there with very difficult fixtures where we play away at two top candidates. The matches coming up aren’t easy ones but we have to beat mid-table opponents that we have ahead of us with the greatest respect to them. The top teams have to play each other. We’ll be around.
On the reception?
Mourinho: I didn’t feel it. It was not negative. There was no reason to be. What do we have against each other? Nothing. It was calm.
What did he say to Conte?
Mourinho: It stays between me and Conte, not you. I have no comments (on Italian media reports)
Jose is here. He must be disappointed?
Mourinho: Not with the performances but the mistakes. Defensive mistakes are very important. When my teams have perfection in the defensive performances you say it is not important but the reality is it is important. We made an INCREDIBLE defensive mistake in capitals and then the game is different. We had good control, good football, dangerous positions. Chances and half time. I told the players we have to chase the result in a position where Chelsea are comfortable. We gave them the game we want. They wanted the block to be compact and low like it was and wait for the counter attack. We could have scored 2-1 they go to 3-0. We could go to 3-1, they go to 4-0. The performance has to be analysed with the defensive mistakes.
Here is a detailed look at how Chelsea fans treated Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on his return and how the Special One responded.
Italian media are reporting that Jose Mourinho was unhappy with Antonio Conte geeing up the crowd at 4-0. The Special One allegedly thought that was an act of humiliation.
Kante man of the match?
Agree with our choice of man of the match? Several players in Blue shone today.
@GetWestChelsea @TomMooreJourno Moses and matic where excellent also.
— Peter (@petercfc2010) October 23, 2016
Match Report
Here’s our match report. We’ll have the verdict from both managers to come soon.
Full Time: Chelsea 4-0 Manchester United
That’s it. A convincing win for Chelsea. The match report will be with you shortly. One Step Beyond rings around Stamford Bridge and Chelsea fans dance to the tune of Madness
Antonio Conte is rousing the Chelsea fanswith great effect and he is gets his wish with the Blues fans responding to his beck and call. He applauds them as well. Three minutes added on.
Manchester United fans are singing their ‘George Best’ song but it’s futile. Chelsea fans now waiting for the full time whistle with some making for the exits to be on the Tube home.
Thibaut makes a good save
Zlatan Ibrahimovic touches the ball and gets a shot away. It’s a good shot but Thibaut Courtois makes a good save down to his left to preserve his clean sheet.
Double change for Chelsea as Willian replaces Eden Hazard and Michy Batshuayi replaces DIego Costa.
Willian points to the sky in tribute of his late mother as the fans give him a special cheer.
Pogba booked
‘What a waste of money’ - Paul Pogba is booked for bringing down Nemanja Matic as he surged forward. It’s the first time the Manchester United man has done anything today.
