After an intriguing and unusually uplifting international break for Chelsea supporters, there is a markedly positive vibe ahead of the return to Premier League action this Saturday, against West Brom at the Hawthorns.
Beating Manchester United last time out at Stamford Bridge certainly set the mood. Muting Jose Mourinho and shackling Romelu Lukaku had a schadenfreude aspect to it that kept Chelsea fans purring for days. Nobody would argue a case against Mourinho's achievements in his time as Chelsea manager, but the Special One has turned into the Sour One and the Portuguese just can't help himself when it comes to trying to wind up Antonio Conte.