Liam Rosenior said Chelsea's London derby against West Ham would reveal the true character of his squad as the Blues prepared for what he called their biggest match of the season.
Reece James has said Chelsea's dramatic win away to Napoli showed how far the team have come under head coach Liam Rosenior, describing the performance as a clear statement of their growing confidence and belief.
Arsenal recorded a 3-2 win over Kairat in the Champions League on Wednesday to make it eight wins from eight group games to end in top spot on the standings.
Raheem Sterling has departed Chelsea after reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his contract, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has moved swiftly to shut down speculation linking Cole Palmer with a move away from Stamford Bridge, insisting the England international is "very, very happy" and fully committed to the club's long-term plans.
Estevao Willian has said the hard work he has put in behind the scenes at Chelsea paid off after his stunning solo goal set the tone for a 3-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday.