Jose Mourinho

Chelsea rounded off the Champions League group stage with a 3-1 victory over Sporting which sent the Portuguese side packing and opened the door for Schalke 04 to reach the last 16.The English side finished comfortably clear at the top of Group G after a Cesc Fabregas penalty and a rasping strike from Andre Schuerrle set them on their way and John Obi Mikel rounded off the scoring after Jonathan Silva had given Sporting hope.The result proved a boon to Chelsea's former Champions League-winning coach Roberto Di Matteo whose Schalke side clinched the runners-up spot after a 1-0 win over Maribor that left them on eight points, one clear of Sporting.

Exclusive: The former Arsenal star tells IBTimes UK he is more comfortable in a deeper role.

German international has started just four Premier League games this season.

Mourinho begins the mind games ahead of Monday's last 16 draw

The Brazil international insists he is happy with life in the French capital

Jose Mourinho's side are reportedly in contract talks with the Croatian striker.

Chelsea face Sporting in the Group G clash of the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening.

The Belgian youngster joined Borussia Monchengladbach on a season-long loan.

The Spain international has scored just twice in his last seven appearances for the Blues.

Drogba almost inspired Chelsea to snatch a point at Newcastle, and proved he's still got what it takes.

Mourinho has insisted Chelsea deserved at least a point at St James Park.

Mourinho says he believes teams such as Newcastle treat other matches like 'friendlies'.

United are already making great progress – but they've got plenty more to do to catch Jose Mourinho's dream team.

The French international has only started one Premier League game this season.

Claims made by Cech's agent, as former Blues number one has made just five appearances for the club this season.

Serbian midfielder picks up fifth yellow card against Tottenham Hotspur to rule him out.

Ancelotti has broken Mourinho's record of 15 consecutives wins for Los Blancos in 2010/11.

Drogba has scored five goals since completing his return to west London.

Costa has scored 11 goals in 11 appearances for the Blues.

Mourinho says the busy Christmas period is a huge handicap for English sides.

Hazard has netted six goals and grabbed seven assists in 20 appearances this season.

Remy or Drogba are expected to replace the suspended Costa up-front for match against Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has criticised UEFA's Financial Fair Play for protecting biggest clubs in Europe.

The Spaniard is enjoying his life in the Premier League.

Chelsea's street fighting man wouldn't be half the player if he curbed his temper.

Jose Mourinho is hoping he will not need to jump into the market during the January transfer window.

Munir El Haddadi is considered to be one of the hottest prospects to come out of the famed Barcelona academy.

The Gunners visit West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Los Blancos beat Basel 1-0 in their Champions League game on Wednesday night.

The Spaniard has provided 10 assists in 12 Premier League games.