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The weekend win over Crystal Palace saw Chelsea move into the second place in the Premier League table, only two points behind League leaders Manchester City. Chelsea has been in devastating form this season under the Italian manager Maurizio Sarri, with 8 wins and no defeats the Blues have scored 27 goals and conceded only 8.
Their 3-1 victory against the London rival has maintained Sarri's impressive start to the life at Stamford Bridge since joining from Napoli, succeeding fellow Italian manager Antonio Conte in July.
Chelsea has yet to be beaten this season in any competition, bar 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley in August. It is the first time in the last 30 years that three teams in England's top division that has been unbeaten after 11 round of fixtures.
Let us take an analytical view of the different factors that have influenced Chelsea's Inspiring start of the season:
1) Morata on fire
It's not often you see in football that a striker comes off the pitch disappointed after scoring twice, but that's exactly how Alvaro Morata felt at the full-time. The striker missed a golden opportunity of walking away with the match ball after being sent through by Eden Hazard in the injury time, but could not lift the ball over Palace goalkeeper, Wayne Hennessey.
Prior to that, Morata was world-class all game for the Blues. He provided danger in the box throughout the game and also scored twice. The Spanish Striker has scored four goals in the last four Premier League appearances and, on the current form, it will be hard to leave Morata on the bench.
Appearances: 10
Goals: 5
Shots: 26
Shooting Accuracy: 50%
2) Eden Hazard's impact
Eden Hazard has not been less than a superstar for Chelsea since joining the club in 2012. The Belgian carried his World Cup form at the beginning of the new season but was did not start the game as he was recovering from a back injury, but Hazard was back with a bang for the Blues past weekend coming off the bench.
With the scored tied at 1-1, Maurizio Sarri introduced Hazard as a second-half substitution along with Mateo Kovacic. The Belgian started the proceedings very quickly and took just a couple of minutes to win a freekick which he then sent over from the freekick spot to Morata who controlled before firing home with his left foot and restored Chelsea's lead.
Hazard had an instant impact on the field and started from where he left off.
Appearances: 10
Goals: 7
Shots: 27
Shots on target: 11
Assists: 4
Chances created: 7
3) The Spanish Amigos
While Morata will hit the headlines for his brace, let us not forget the impact of two other Spanish players against Crystal Palace. Pedro scored the third goal for Chelsea Football Club, icing the match and sealing the win.
With his direct play and quick feet, Pedro provided a constant threat and nuisance to the Palace defence. He was back in the team following illness and grabbed his fourth goal of the season.
And who provided the cross for Pedro's Goal?
Another Spanish footballer, Marcos Alonso, with a constant threat inside the opposition box and quick tracking back skills he is rapidly becoming one of the best left-backs in the Premier League. Alonso was also called to the Spanish National side for his performances for the Blues. Alonso provides a continuous threat and presence in the box and scores all-important goals for Chelsea.
4) Sarri's unbeaten "Sarri Ball"
In the 1994/95 season, Frank Clark's set a record of remaining unbeaten in his first 11 Premier League games. Heading into the game with Palace, Maurizio Sarri refused to talk about the potential of him levelling Frank Clark's record.
A win over the Eagles saw him doing exactly just that, The Italian's fine start of the season at Stamford Bridge is leaving a positive impact on the players. Fans at the stadium and around the world are enjoying some exuberant and stylish football displayed by the Blues under the Italian boss.
Chelsea hosted Manchester United in October, and it was the closest Chelsea came close to defeat, however, Ross Barkley came to the rescue and the Italian manager's streak continued.
When asked about the record, Sarri said:
"I was lucky because I have very good players. The record is not one of the coach, but of the team."
The Italian will now have the chance to break the record when Chelsea host Everton at Stamford Bridge next Sunday.
