This season's standout players both exited Stamford Bridge after frustrating periods under former manager Jose Mourinho, who recognised but failed to realise their potential. De Bruyne and Salah each refocused their careers elsewhere in Europe before arriving back in the Premier League bristling with intent - at City and Liverpool respectively. De Bruyne, in particular, has been instrumental in City's astonishing start to a season in which they have scored 52 goals in all competitions. Salah received even less of a chance at Chelsea after arriving from Basel soon after De Bruyne left Stamford Bridge for Wolfsburg in January, 2014. There is little doubt the presence of De Bruyne and Salah in Chelsea's ranks would have improved their early results this season.

Source: The Star November 06, 2017 15:56 UTC