Arsenal brought in Petr Cech from Chelsea early on, and recent reports have suggested that a big-name striker could be on his way soon. “I am just saying that, in my personal view, every football player in the world should understand that a team has to be in front and no titles”. No doubt, people like me and Steven want to play, of course.

“What we have to do is maintain the levels of last season because all the teams will be better and that means we will be better so we can compete against them to do well”.

With the hard work already underway by managers all across the Premier League, it appears the mind games have also begun, with Mourinho leading the charge.

His availability would certainly provide MLS franchises with an intriguing conundrum. “You will never hear anything bad from me about them”, he added. But, if I don’t keep my form, he will have no qualms about taking me out and putting someone else in.

“We have an honest relationship”. I have no doubt Cech will start. I will give him everything.

The Frenchman also believes that Arsenal is leading the way when it comes to youth development, and says one day people will realise this achievement.

Several of Chelsea’s domestic rivals have spent significantly, particularly Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City, with the forthcoming title race set to be an intriguing affair.

Cahill continued and said, “He made that game tough and there was a lot of movement people didn’t see because the ball was elsewhere”. Money talks, that we know, but if money is what wins for you, then nobody is going to really listen.

The final player who will miss out on Sunday is Danny Welbeck as the forward is still not fully recovered from a knee injury that ruled him out of last seasons run-in.

The Portuguese boss did not go into specifics when he defended the Blues’ recruiting policy last week, as the English champions bolstered their squad with the signings of Asmir Begovic and Radamel Falcao (on loan). Forget the money. “Everybody always thinks their player is the best, which I can understand, but what Sanchez did for the first year in the Premier League is absolutely exceptional and hopefully he will not only repeat it but grow again”. I don’t want someone to touch his shoulder and he reacts by throwing his hands in his face like some players do.