Mourinho backs Chelsea to recover from loss

The Premier League leaders saw their 23-game unbeaten run in all competitions ended in the north east courtesy of a second-half Papiss Cisse brace.

Manchester City were able to close the gap at the top to three points with their win over Everton later on Saturday, but Mourinho retains full confidence Chelsea can get back on track, with Hull City visiting Stamford Bridge on this weekend. 

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