Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insisted he will not be walking away from the club despite a stunning 3-1 defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The Portuguese boss has overseen a dreadful start to the 2015-16 campaign, with the defending Premier League champion recording just eight points from as many matches.

The convincing defeat to the Saints was the first time Chelsea has ever conceded three goals in a home league game under Mourinho.

However, the former Real Madrid boss told supporters he is not going anywhere after the match and feels the club would be losing its best ever manager if it decides to get rid of him.

"If they sack me, they sack the best manager this club has had," Mourinho told Sky Sports. "This is a crucial moment in the history of this club.

"I know what people are thinking, but it is not happening. I am not running away. If the club wants to sack me, they have to sack me. To be champions is obviously very difficult, but I am more than convinced we will finish in top four. When the season is so bad and you finish in the top four, that is okay."