We're all familiar with Monopoly.

It's been around so long that it's become an institution. And for those who have played it enough, they know there's no card more valuable than one that reads: "Get out of jail free."

It's the biggest insurance a player can have; the card that ensures when things go awry, they have an out.

When it's issued from the Chance pile, the receiver will ensure it's put aside for safekeeping.

"This card may be kept until needed or sold," it states.

That statement isn't too far off summing up Loic Remy at Chelsea.

The Frenchman has been all those things for Jose Mourinho this season. He's been a quiet figure, stashed away nice and safe for the moment he's needed.

That time has arrived.

Chelsea are far from being in jail, yet with Diego Costa on the treatment table for the next fortnight or so, it's going to be left to Remy to get them out of a sticky patch.

Indeed, there's an argument to suggest he already has, given that his last two Chelsea goals have been the deciding factor in victories over Hull City and Stoke City.