 Complete the following phrase:  In the close season Chelsea signed midfielder Cesc Fàbregas from Barcelona, striker Diego Costa from Atlético Madrid, and Kurt Zouma from Saint-Étienne. Thibaut Courtois was also recalled from his loan at Atlético Madrid, and David Luiz was sold to Paris Saint-Germain for 50 million, a world record for a defender. Meanwhile, club favourites Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard and Juan Mata left with César Azpilicueta and Oscar being preferred by Mourinho. The following season, Chelsea won the Premier League title for the first time since 2010 after topping the table from the very start of the season. They did not lose a match until December and ultimately finished eight points clear of runners-up Manchester City. Club captain John Terry played every minute of all 38 games, equalling a record set by Gary Pallister. They also won their fifth League Cup, thanks to a 