Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois feels they'll learn plenty about themselves this coming month.

Chelsea travel to Middlesbrough in their first game after the international break.

After that, they host rivals Tottenham in a mouthwatering London derby - a repeat of the game when Spurs' title hopes ended last season - before travelling to another of the Premier League favourites, Manchester City , the following week.

Courtois said: “A difficult away game at Middlesbrough then Tottenham and City. This will be a good month for us to see where we stand as Chelsea and if we are a title contender, yes or no."