Luiz Felipe Scolari admits Sunday’s 4-0 win over Portsmouth was the perfect start to his reign as Chelsea manager, but the Brazilian has promised his side’s title rivals there is even better to come.

The Blues sent out an ominous warning to champions Manchester United with a crushing victory over the FA Cup winners although Scolari admits Chelsea will have to maintain, if not better, the standard they have set to claim back The Premier League.

“It’s the perfect start and more than I expected
," said Scolari. "In the game against Portsmouth last season we had many difficulties, too many.