What has been taken on board constructively was the criticism of their attitude towards games. But he?has been out of favour this term – without a minute of football – after making 33 appearances last season. Twelve months later and his two goals in a tense victory over Newcastle in the final week of the season put one hand on the Premier League trophy for his club. However I can sense a piece thats had info passed on and one thats speculative. The fact he followed it up with the winner against Stoke - to end that 35 year wait for a trophy - was fairly significant too. Begiristain and Citys hierarchy knew Toures best days were behind him and planning was under way for life without him. Xabi retained the ball near the corner flag fractionally longer than was prudent. shing for a Premier League startGetty Images7Spaniard went on to captain Arsenal before moving to BarcelonaFabregas now has three days to prove himself all over again as Conte has given no assurances that the highly-decorated Spaniard has played his way into the team for Saturdays clash with Arsenal. The former Atletico Madrid star also says he fancies a return to Spain one day and will evaluate the situation going into the final year of his deal. Luiz score in EFL Cup triumphCESC APPEALLeicester 2 Chelsea 4: Cesc Fabregas hits extra-time double to fire a reminder to Antonio ConteFab DealSevilla line up move for Chelsea playmaker Cesc Fabregas as he struggles to impress Antonio Conteabout timeNathaniel Chalobah finally makes Chelsea debut almost five years after signing first pro dealBatman returnsChelsea striker Michy Batshuayi becoming a Twitter hero after responding to Leicester missOBI EXITJohn Obi Mikel ready to quit Chelsea in January after 11 years at the club if the Blues don't offer him a new dealFacing FaxChelsea warn Real Madrid off Thibaut Courtois after Spaniards sent bizarre fax message to goalie The coach speaks a lot.