Chelsea attacker Ross Barkley insists the players believe in the methods of manager Maurizio Sarri.

Sarri, despite the recent troubles, has actually won a game more after his first 43 matches in charge of Chelsea than Pep Guardiola managed in the same period.

"We're learning every day," says Barkley. "We are all top-class players and we all want to learn more. If you compare Pep Guardiola's first season, they went through a bit of an up-and-down spell. When I was at Everton, we beat them 4-0.

"We have got ambition to be one of the best footballing sides in the world. We're one of the biggest clubs in the world.

"The style of play the manager wants is not where it is at now. Over time it will come. Bad days don't always stay. Good times are ahead. We are doing it every day in training. I am sure, with time, you will see how good it will be."