Mikel REVEALS: Mourinho is a fantastic manager

The Dutchman has so far overseen two draws - against Watford and Manchester United - and watched the Blues defeat Sunderland from the stands.

Chelsea have now moved into 14th place on the log, having accumulated 20 points from their 19 Premier League matches.

The hosts edged the chances, but Chelsea skipper Terry was proud of the performance of his team. The work-rate was different class throughout the whole starting XI.

"I worked with him five or six years ago and I was delighted to have such a professional in the squad", Hiddink said last week.

"We are down there in the table for a reason so he cannot come in and perform miracles".

Chelsea are taking stock of their attacking options at the moment with Aston Villa, Swansea, Crystal Palace, West Ham and Southampton among those keen on Loic Remy while Ajax want Bertrand Traore on loan.

"Eden [Hazard] has played there (up front) a few times this season and he knew exactly what to do. They give the Chelsea brand a big image, worldwide".

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Ibis have clung to their claim since setting a world record in the mid-1980s for going the most number of games without a win (55).

Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi says Chelsea are heading in the right direction after three games unbeaten since boss Jose Mourinho was sacked.

Guus Hiddink has admitted he doesn't know which role Didier Drogba will take at Stamford Bridge - just so long as he is near.

Hiddink had a caretaker spell in charge of the Blues in 2009 after Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari departed.

Vanguard reports that the Nigerian player said the team has improved since the former manager's exit: "The atmosphere has improved since the change of manager".

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