The Blues have pointed the finger at Premier League referees following an 'abnormally low' number of penalties this season.
Chelsea published an article on their official website stating: "It is in our 28 Premier League games this season where we have been awarded just two penalties.
"So this season’s tally of two unquestionably bucks the recent trend," it continues, "yet our position as clear league leaders and second-highest scorers suggests we can’t be labelled anything other than an attacking side, spending plenty of time in the opposition box.
"Our two closest challengers in the Premier League this season, Manchester City and Arsenal, have both been awarded seven penalties – the most in the division. City have only scored one goal more than Chelsea and Arsenal two less.
"Last term, the two teams that finished above us in the league – Man City and Liverpool – were awarded more penalties than any other team bar us.
"Of course, it could be that when teams have played the league leaders they have been particularly careful inside their own area. We all have plenty of recollections suggesting this is not the case however."
According to the report having sold Fernando Torres, hooked up with a new sponsor and given Eden Hazard a new contract they have given themselves some breathing space in terms of FFP budget.
Jake Cohen of LawInSport told the Telegraph: "There is no doubt Chelsea have the freedom to spend big money this summer.
“Unlike the last two years, Jose Mourinho does not have to rely heavily of significant player sales to fund incoming transfers and meet FFP rules.”
And Chelsea are looking into the possibility of deals for Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane, according to the Metro.
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