Before the start of the season, and after the opening weekend defeat to Manchester City, Chelsea were written out of a possible top four finish, not to talk of a title race.
However, Maresca-ball is now taking shape, and Chelsea are really playing thrilling football at the moment.
Chelsea have won three league games in a row, and a couple of results from rivals have favoured Chelsea as well.
After coming from behind to beat Brighton 4-2, in another impressive performance, Chelsea climbed up to 4th spot (pending when Aston Villa), and have gotten 13 points from six games.
Chelsea are now a point behind last season’s champions Manchester City, who have drawn their last two games.
Chelsea are also behind league leaders Liverpool, with just two points difference.
Surely, this Chelsea team cannot be overlooked anymore.