Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta extends contract to 2020

“I’m really happy to have signed a new contract. Since I arrived here my target was to progress as a player and win trophies,” Azpilicueta said.

“This new contract gives me the chance to continue my relationship with the club, that’s what I wanted and obviously I’m really happy here.”

The Spain international has been primarily used this season as the right-sided defender in a back three which has kept seven clean sheets in their last nine league games.

Chelsea, who have a three-point lead at the top of the table after 15 games, will bid for a 10th successive win against bottom-placed Sunderland.