Despite his assertion this week that losing to Arsenal on Sunday would not really mean all that much to Chelsea or have a say on their ability to retain the Premier League trophy they won
at a canter last season, not many Arsenal fans or anyone who knows much about football really believes Jose Mourinho.
Antonio Conte has had tough at Stamford Bridge this season since pretty much since the moment they won the league
at a canter last May.
Not exact matches
Despite winning the league
at a
canter again
last season, they had disappointing campaigns in the German cup and the Champions League and that is the sort of thing he joined them for in the first place.
Arsenal kick start their Premier League campaign
at home to Crystal Palace, who
cantered to finish 11th
last season, and will prove to be a stiff test for the Gunners early on in the campaign.