Being ruthless is not a problem Chelsea have encountered often in recent years, but it has crept in this term.<\/p>\n
An early-season defeat at Aston Villa, underwhelming draws with Manchester United and Liverpool, and a shock 1-0 loss by Everton in December have all proved costly, with City taking command at the top.<\/p>\n
In those games, creating chances were not the issue – it was scoring goals. But after managing 14 in their past two matches – including a 9-1 League Cup win at Liverpool in December – Chelsea seem to have rediscovered their finishing touch.<\/p>\n
Against West Ham, they capitalised on two defensive errors and converted five of 10 shots on target, as well as hitting the crossbar. <\/p>\n
Given Chelsea boast the meanest defence in the division with just six goals conceded from 12 games, being clinical at the other end could be a lethal combination.<\/p>\n
“If you reflect on the first part of the season, if you analysed the performances and looked at the stats, we created a lot of opportunities” added Bompastor.<\/p>\n
“It’s really important that you are efficient. We speak a lot about performances but the most important thing when you are at Chelsea is to win.”<\/p>\n
That is the main message until the end of the campaign. <\/p>\n
Chelsea know there is wriggle room in the title race with meetings against Arsenal and City to follow later this month.<\/p>\n
They also visit an in-form Tottenham side, while their busy schedule will include the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals in March.<\/p>\n
“When you play for Chelsea, you have to compete in four competitions and win titles,” said Bompastor. “It’s reinforcing these messages all the time. <\/p>\n
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