Thomas Tuchel’s time at Chelsea started quietly, but last night’s win over Liverpool at Anfield has put the Blues centre stage now, and there’s no more hiding in the shadows.
It was a landmark, statement win to go alongside a string of efficient, if slightly uninspiring showings against smaller teams. Add it all together, and you’ve got a supreme record from 8 Premier League games.
At full time, stats company OPTA pulled this one out of the bag:
18 – Only Manchester City (24) have earned more points than Chelsea (18) since Thomas Tuchel took over eight games ago; Frank Lampard earned only seven points from his final eight games in charge. Spark. pic.twitter.com/59Hdnt5ueb
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 4, 2021
Chelsea have won 5 and drawn 3, rocketing them up the table at a time when their rivals have struggled. Only City’s perfect 8 from 8 is any match.
There’s a reason we’re the two teams up there too. We both have the depth necessary to keep competing as this rather tragic season limps to a conclusion. There can be no letting up now, we’ve just got to push on and see where we are in 11 games time.
