Only Sheffield United and Burnley has accumulated fewer points than Chelsea in the second half of Premier League games this season, while league leaders Liverpool are only slightly better in the first 45 than Manchester United.
Jurgen Klopp's side lead the way after 27 games but feel Manchester City's presence just a point back and Arsenal, who play the Blades on Monday night, expected to return to a point behind them.
Highlighted in this weekend's latest late win, on this occasion at the expense of Nottingham Forest, the Reds have made a habit of prevailing from losing positions and finding a way as the clock ticks closer to 90.