Third time the charm for Jose?

Jose Mourinho will be hoping his side can end its miserable run in the league after back-to-back defeats to West Ham and Liverpool.

A narrow 2-1 win over Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League would have provided some much-needed relief in a game that will best be remembered for the staunch support of the Stamford Bridge crowd towards Mourinho. The home fans sang his name throughout the match, despite the Blues having lost six of their opening 11 matches in the league.

Chelsea have struggled since winning the title at a canter last season, with key players such as Eden Hazard, Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas looking shadows of their former selves.

Hazard's alarming drop in form is a major concern for Mourinho. Last season's Player of the Year missed the all-important fifth penalty during a shoot-out loss to Stoke and has yet to score for the club this season.

Another defeat could spell the end for the Portuguese boss, who will miss today's game due to a one-match stadium ban.