Petr Cech: 'Chelsea in positive spirits'

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed that everyone at the club is feeling "happy" ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

The Blues, who have been tipped by many to win the title this year, finished their pre-season tour of the USA on Monday with a 2-1 victory over Roma.

"The team has got together and worked very hard, meeting our objectives step by step, so I think the manager and coaching staff are happy with what they've seen and the way things are going," Cech told the club's official website.

"They know what they expect and what we want to achieve, so everybody is happy."

Chelsea start the new season at home to Hull City on Sunday.