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Swansea City manager Paul Clement prepared for 'special' return to Chelsea but insists it does not provide extra motivation

Swansea head coach Paul Clement admits it will be special when he returns to Stamford Bridge but insists it does not provide him with any extra motivation.

Clement's coaching career started with Chelsea's academy 22 years ago and he worked his way up through the ranks across two stints before becoming assistant manager during Carlo Ancelotti's tenure.

His time in south-west London coincided with a golden period in Chelsea's history as silverware was secured on a regular basis, including a league and cup double under Ancelotti and Clement in 2010.

Saturday's game will be the first time he has returned there to coach against his former employers, and on paper it appears a daunting task given Chelsea top the table and have lost just one of their last 19 top-flight fixtures.