Frank Lampard claims he will rate this season as his finest in Chelsea colours if they win the double.
The England international became the first midfielder to breach the 20-goal barrier in the Premier League last weekend when he grabbed the second goal in the 2-0 win at Liverpool to put the Blues within touching distance of the title.
Carlo Ancelotti's side can clinch top spot when Wigan visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, while an FA Cup final against Portsmouth follows the week after with Chelsea red-hot favourites to win the trophy for the second successive year.
And Lampard insists he is ready to show his worth once again as he bids for glory on two fronts.
"Because of the goals I have scored in this run-in, this season is up there with my best already," the 31-year-old, who has scored nine goals in his last seven games, said in The Sun.
"Last season was my best yet all-round because of the way I played, but then you think how important it is to perform at the business end of the season.
"You always remember the players that turn up for the big games and help win leagues - guys like Wayne Rooney or Thierry Henry.
"So, if we do go on to win it this season, then I would have to say that for the trophies and the goals that this is my best campaign."
Chelsea have endured several distractions this term with John Terry and Ashley Cole subjects of off-field allegations about their personal lives, while the club were forced to fight off a transfer embargo following the signing of Gael Kakuta.
Lampard, however, believes everything which might have thrown Chelsea off course in their pursuit of trophies, has in fact, made them stronger.
"People should realise that it has been a mad season," the former West Ham player added.
"Stuff has happened on and off the pitch to make things more difficult but there has been a positive reaction from all of us.
"True, there have been times when we have not been at our best but who else has scored seven goals three times in the league?
"We have overcome a lot but we are a strong group at Chelsea and if we weren't we would not have pushed ourselves to the brink of winning a Double."
The England international became the first midfielder to breach the 20-goal barrier in the Premier League last weekend when he grabbed the second goal in the 2-0 win at Liverpool to put the Blues within touching distance of the title.
Carlo Ancelotti's side can clinch top spot when Wigan visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, while an FA Cup final against Portsmouth follows the week after with Chelsea red-hot favourites to win the trophy for the second successive year.
And Lampard insists he is ready to show his worth once again as he bids for glory on two fronts.
"Because of the goals I have scored in this run-in, this season is up there with my best already," the 31-year-old, who has scored nine goals in his last seven games, said in The Sun.
"Last season was my best yet all-round because of the way I played, but then you think how important it is to perform at the business end of the season.
"You always remember the players that turn up for the big games and help win leagues - guys like Wayne Rooney or Thierry Henry.
"So, if we do go on to win it this season, then I would have to say that for the trophies and the goals that this is my best campaign."
Chelsea have endured several distractions this term with John Terry and Ashley Cole subjects of off-field allegations about their personal lives, while the club were forced to fight off a transfer embargo following the signing of Gael Kakuta.
Lampard, however, believes everything which might have thrown Chelsea off course in their pursuit of trophies, has in fact, made them stronger.
"People should realise that it has been a mad season," the former West Ham player added.
"Stuff has happened on and off the pitch to make things more difficult but there has been a positive reaction from all of us.
"True, there have been times when we have not been at our best but who else has scored seven goals three times in the league?
"We have overcome a lot but we are a strong group at Chelsea and if we weren't we would not have pushed ourselves to the brink of winning a Double."
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