Mikel Arteta’s use of two former Blues players in Kai Havertz and Jorginho has helped open up a chasm between the two clubs
Dessers has 19 for the season but Boyd stresses need for more as misses could have already proved costly.
Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.
Tampa Bay Rowdies star forward Leo Fernandes now wears number 10, thanks to global soccer icon Lionel Messi.