Jose Mourinho has got Chelsea playing like Barcelona says Cesc Fabregas

The Blues midfielder has been in inspired form since his move from the Spanish giants, clocking up 13 assists and scoring twice.

And the former Arsenal man reckons despite being a former Real Madrid manager, Mourinho has the same philosophy as Barcelona.

 Chelsea are three points clear of champions Man City after 19 games, with Fabregas one of their most influential players. The 27-year-old said: "Mourinho adapts to the players he has.

“What makes him so great as a coach is that he adapts to any situation and his teams can play in many different ways. It’s a very intelligent way of managing.

 “I’d say that Barca have a style that he has already experienced and understands perfectly. “We play a very similar game – we want to be the team that takes the initiative, have ­possession and look to score. "We may have a different system, but the ­philosophy is similar."