Chelsea's fortunes may be quietly shifting; a whisper of hope is emerging. While similar claims have been made earlier this season, the Blues' convincing 5-0 victory over West Ham caps off a remarkable week for Mauricio Pochettino's team.
It's become almost taboo to suggest that Chelsea has turned a corner, leaving their early-season struggles and inconsistency behind. However, following a resilient 2-2 draw against Aston Villa and a dominant 2-0 win over Tottenham despite missing 14 players, there's growing optimism that this time might be different.
The comprehensive performance against West Ham at Stamford Bridge showcased a clinical edge and all-round competence, building on the team's recent momentum. Chelsea has now scored five or more goals at home in two of their last three matches, with at least two goals in each of their last nine home games.
Their improved home form, combined with Manchester United's recent slump, has opened up new possibilities. Chelsea is starting to attract attention beyond just their incremental progress up the table. Goals from Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke, and Nicolas Jackson have been instrumental in this mini-resurgence, offering promise of a more sustained turnaround.
Without their games in hand, the table looks more promising than it has in months, and the atmosphere has temporarily shifted to a feel-good, almost carefree vibe. It's just one week, but what a week it's been for Chelsea."
