Cisse ready for tough Chelsea encounter

Jose Mourinho's side travel to St James' Park on Saturday with 11 wins and three draws from their opening 14 matches of the Premier League campaign, and are six points clear at the top of the table.

Their latest victory over Tottenham on Wednesday came without striker Diego Costa, but even his absence did not put Chelsea off their stride as they won 3-0.

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