Enzo Fernández will never escape his price tag, and the truth is that he might never come close to living up to it. The £107 million transfer fee is a burden that could forever hang round his neck, prompting sneers from rival fans and groans from his own.

Chelsea continued their good form heading into the festive period with a convincing 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. First half goals from Nicol

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to Sky Sports following the win: "The performance was very good. A top performance on and off the ball, and I'm very happy with the three points."