The mystery over Diego Costa’s condition has deepened after it emerged the Chelsea striker was forced to spend time in hospital after returning from international duty with Spain – (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says the current side are as good as the team who won the Premier League title in 2004-05 –(Independent)
Blues manager Jose Mourinho has identified Cesc Fabregas as the player to succeed John Terry as the club’s next captain – (Daily Express)
The cost of renovating the Olympic Stadium before West Ham’s 2016 move will rise by £35.9m but the extra funding will not be paid for by either the Hammers or the taxpayer – (Daily Mail)
Manchester City will ask Uefa to reimburse their fans who lost money when they were not allowed to attend Tuesday’s match with CSKA Moscow – (The Guardian)