“We played very well. There was a lot of everything: a lot of quality, a lot of attacking quality, a lot of attacking football, a lot of emotional control.” — said Jose Mourinho last night.
You will be forgiven for thinking the above quotes from Chelsea’s manager were his round of applause for his team turning in a fine, match-winning display culminating in a win. Control Chelsea had last night against Stoke City, but the most important conclusion coming out of the League Cup tie was that holders Chelsea were knocked out of the competition.