Chelsea's free-scoring form is slowly chipping away at the enmity toward new manager Rafa Benitez from the club's fans.
An 8-0 demolition of Wigan on Sunday showcased Chelsea's attacking prowess, and dispelled some of the fears about the dour football Benitez would introduce following his appointment last month.
Sunday's win was secured despite being Chelsea's fifth match in 15 days, including a grueling Club World Cup trip to Japan that was followed by a 5-1 League Cup win at Leeds.
Now the team has another five games to negotiate in 15 days during the Christmas-New Year program, starting Wednesday at Norwich.
Sitting third, the Blues could be back in the title race if their resurgence continues. While seven points behind Manchester City and 11 adrift of Manchester United, Chelsea has a game in hand.