Chelsea’s start to the Premier League season has been nothing less than outstanding. In every department Jose Mourinho’s machine seems to be functioning well. That is right from having two of the best goalkeepers in the world battling it out for the number one jersey, to having Cesc Fabregas on target to beat the Premier League record for assists and Diego Costa competing to finish top scorer in his first season in England. On the face of it there is little need for Chelsea to strengthen their squad in January, but, if Mourinho does opt to spend, then blues will keep you right up to date with developments and other betting news.

Psychological Edge

The only arguments that I could see for investing in January would be psychological. By not adding to his already stellar squad would Mourinho be giving the signal to his players and the club’s supporters that he was satisfied? Such a signal would risk complacency setting in to the Stamford Bridge ranks and could, potentially, see the chance of an unprecedented quadruple go to waste. By buying another big name or two Mourinho could remind his star men that they still have to fight for their place and that, despite their start to the season, they haven’t won anything yet. A couple of transfer window buys for Chelsea could also further dent the confidence of the Blues’ title rivals. Already difficult to beat, despite the shock against Spurs, could Chelsea get even better if they invested further?

The Formula is Working

Despite the potential psychological edge that Chelsea could gain by spending in January, I can’t see Mourinho dipping his hand in his pocket. By opting not to spend, the manager would send a signal to his players that he was confident in their ability and that he was sure that he already had enough quality in his squad to win the Premier League. Also, by standing by his current crop of players, Mourinho would avoid the risk of disruption and would avoid the risk of unsettling his star names. The current Stamford Bridge formula is working. It is hard to see how any additions to the Chelsea squad could improve their chances on the field, so why look to make changes now?