Mourinho, Wenger and Van Gaal had entirely different fates this week.
On the day it mattered, Tottenham's finest failed to find the back of Chelsea's goal, and went down 2-0 in the League Cup Final.
A Matic-less Chelsea side look wary at the prospect of meeting, in the Capital One Cup final, a Tottenham side that crushed them 5-3 win earlier this year.
Chelsea walked away with all 3 points in a victory that might prove critical if they are to win the league this season, beating out Manchester City.
Aston Villa have not scored a single goal in all of their Premier League games this year. Can they turn the tide against Chelsea?
In Cuadrado, whom Chelsea is likely to sign in the next 48 hours, the Blues have a truly attacking threat on the right - who is not someone to be trifled with.
Why is Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho criticizing the level of support his team receives? Is it warranted?
If a rested Blues side have renewed their hunger, there should be no prizes for guessing how wary Newcastle must be feeling.
Chelsea's defeat to Tottenham isn't a shock. It's a result that's been in the making for a long time.
League leaders Chelsea travel down south to St. Mary's Stadium, home of over-achieving Southampton.