It was a record breaking afternoon at Stamford Bridge on Sunday when Salomon Kalou netted his first hat-trick in our biggest ever top-flight victory.
But it wasn't just records broken, as Stoke City's defence crumbled under the pressure of a Chelsea side on fire. It was quite simply a fantastic performance, all ignited by Kalou.
The Ivorian netted our first, second and fourth goals, proving his capabilities up front. A brilliant achievement for any player but for Kalou, the team's win was more important than any individual accomplishment.
'It means a lot,' explained Kalou. 'But it is a very important moment for everyone, we have to keep winning, focus on our games and not think about anything else.
'On Sunday the team did well and 7-0 is a great result but the most important thing is that we got the three points and are back at the top of the table.
'The whole team reacted very well and now we have to go to Anfield, which will be a difficult game. If we win at Anfield everything is in our hands for the final game against Wigan.'
Sunday's win was the perfect antidote to a 3-1 Manchester United triumph on Saturday, as Tottenham conceded two penalties to give the Red Devils a comfortable victory.
It obviously wasn't as snug as a 7-0 thrashing but it was another three points none-the-less, which took the northerners to top of the table for just one day.
'Two games to go and everything are in our hands and we have to work hard if we want to finish champions,' reported Kalou.
'We just have to keep going. We know that Manchester won't back down so we have to push it, focus and keep winning games.'
Sunday’s thumping will hold us in good stead come the end of the season, when Manchester United could potentially finish on the same points as the Blues.
Should that happen the title will be decided on goal difference, which now sits strongly in our favour thanks to the Stoke result.
'Winning 7-0 at home is very important to show we really want to be champions. If you want to be champions then this is the kind of game you have to win.
'Everyone was at their best against Stoke; we played very well and it showed how everyone is focused and that's important.
'We know at the end it can be decided by the amount of goals, so you have to score as many as you can. If we finish on the same points as Manchester, that 7-0 may make the difference.'
But it wasn't just records broken, as Stoke City's defence crumbled under the pressure of a Chelsea side on fire. It was quite simply a fantastic performance, all ignited by Kalou.
The Ivorian netted our first, second and fourth goals, proving his capabilities up front. A brilliant achievement for any player but for Kalou, the team's win was more important than any individual accomplishment.
'It means a lot,' explained Kalou. 'But it is a very important moment for everyone, we have to keep winning, focus on our games and not think about anything else.
'On Sunday the team did well and 7-0 is a great result but the most important thing is that we got the three points and are back at the top of the table.
'The whole team reacted very well and now we have to go to Anfield, which will be a difficult game. If we win at Anfield everything is in our hands for the final game against Wigan.'
Sunday's win was the perfect antidote to a 3-1 Manchester United triumph on Saturday, as Tottenham conceded two penalties to give the Red Devils a comfortable victory.
It obviously wasn't as snug as a 7-0 thrashing but it was another three points none-the-less, which took the northerners to top of the table for just one day.
'Two games to go and everything are in our hands and we have to work hard if we want to finish champions,' reported Kalou.
'We just have to keep going. We know that Manchester won't back down so we have to push it, focus and keep winning games.'
Sunday’s thumping will hold us in good stead come the end of the season, when Manchester United could potentially finish on the same points as the Blues.
Should that happen the title will be decided on goal difference, which now sits strongly in our favour thanks to the Stoke result.
'Winning 7-0 at home is very important to show we really want to be champions. If you want to be champions then this is the kind of game you have to win.
'Everyone was at their best against Stoke; we played very well and it showed how everyone is focused and that's important.
'We know at the end it can be decided by the amount of goals, so you have to score as many as you can. If we finish on the same points as Manchester, that 7-0 may make the difference.'
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