Our focus shifts away from the Premier League over the coming days. Preston are first up as we look to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup, which we have lifted on eight occasions.

A long trip to the North East soon follows as we take on Middlesbrough on Tuesday evening in the first leg of our Carabao Cup semi-final. Both are must-win matches for the Blues.

Spirits remain high at Cobham after back-to-back victories – and there was a welcome return to the squad for Andrey Santos this morning. The Brazil international has returned to Chelsea after his loan spell at Nottingham Forest was ended early.

Vice-captain Ben Chilwell was also involved as he continues his recovery from injury. The England international has been sidelined since the end of September.

We have picked out our favourite images from today's session, they can be viewed below.