Chelsea have announced that they will not hold a pre-match press conference ahead of this Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City in the Premier League.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho has recently claimed that there is a media-driven agenda against his team this season.

The Portuguese manager was particularly angered by comments made by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp.

Meanwhile, the club have confirmed that striker Diego Costa will contest the violent conduct charge he faces over an alleged stamp on Liverpool's Emre Can.