New Chelsea boss Graham Potter has enjoyed an extremely productive start to life at Stamford Bridge.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion schemer has overseen four matches in his time as Blues manager, winning three of those and drawing one. His latest success came against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend with Chelsea running out as 3-0 victors after goals from Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja.
There has been plenty of reaction to the win including a message from former Blues title-winner Diego Costa. With that being said, here are the best Chelsea stories from Mirror Sport over the weekend.
Costa takes aim at Conte
Former Blues striker Costa has once again taken aim at his old Chelsea boss Antonio Conte following his emotional return to Stamford Bridge. The pair endured a tricky relationship over their final season with the club, with the Spaniard being forced out of West London as a result.
Following the showdown between his former and current club, Costa continually pointed to “that coach” as his prime reason for leaving the Blues.
In the summer of 2017, months after winning the Premier League title, Costa went to Brazil and alleged that he received a text from Conte to inform that he was no longer part of his plans and to find a new club.
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Boehly close to director appointment
Chelsea are set to announce the appointment of Christopher Vivell as their new technical director after the German's contentious departure from RB Leipzig.
The Blues have been scouring Europe for a new director following the departure of the highly-regarded Marina Granovskaia this summer. Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has been serving as interim sporting director, overseeing a major summer of investment in the squad.
Now, Stamford Bridge chiefs have opted to make the permanent appointment of Vivell just a matter of days after he left German club Leipzig.
Find out the latest about Chelsea's search here.
Transfer target Leao hails James
AC Milan star Rafael Leao labelled Reece James as the "toughest opponent" he has faced in his career following his side's 3-0 loss to Chelsea on Wednesday.
The Blues ran out comfortable winners at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals from Wesley Fofana, Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and James, with Potter recording his first home victory in charge.
He told somtosport : "James is a good player, he was all over me and everywhere at the same time, he timed his runs very fine. I hardly talk about opposing players but this guy is actually the toughest I have faced I think.
