Mark Clattenburg will return to Stamford Bridge for the first time since he was embroiled in a racism row with John Obi Mikel, when he takes charge of Chelsea’s must-win clash against Swansea.

The Blues’ 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United in October was marred as Clattenburg was accused of using ‘inappropriate language’ towards Mikel.

The referee was cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation by the Football Association, but missed several weeks of action while the case was ongoing.

Following the findings, the Blues - in conjunction with the Premier League and Professional Game Match Officials Limited - issued a statement insisting the would have no problem with the referee officiating their games in future.

‘Chelsea FC made it clear they would welcome Mark Clattenburg back to Stamford Bridge in the future and PGMOL would have no issue in appointing him to a Chelsea FC match going forward,’ the statement said.