Saturday will mark the first anniversary of Chelsea pulling the plug on Jose Mourinho's second spell at the club. The defending champions were 16th in the table, a point above the Premier League relegation zone. "The club's focus is now on ensuring our talented squad reaches its potential," read the statement released that Thursday afternoon, making pointed reference to the backdrop behind Mourinho's sacking.
The club's current lofty position, fully six points clear at the top, means Mourinho has swiftly been consigned to Chelsea's history books. Antonio Conte's achievement of 10 straight league victories, with just two goals conceded, has scratched the itch of a manager who had been the most successful in the club's history.