Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is delighted to be off the mark after scoring in victory over Arsenal.

Morata has confirmed he could have moved back to Spain or Italy ahead of the new season, but the challenge of proving himself in the Premier League was one the striker could not leave behind.

"There was never a thought for me to leave. For me, it's easy. I could have gone back to Spain or Italy, all the people believe in me there but I want to change all the things here," he said.

"I want to, not for all the haters, but for me and for Chelsea."

He continued: "I am looking forward to buying a house and I can't wait for the babies to grow up to put them into school.

"I am very happy and it's just the beginning of the new season. Why would I not be happy? I want to change all the thinking from the people who say I'm not.

"It's the only reason I stay here, otherwise if Chelsea said you are not in our plans, I move."