Chelsea returned to winning ways against West Ham following successive losses with Frank Lampard admitting there had been "tension" leading up to their success at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues lost recent games at Everton and Wolves to fall down the table. Heavy investment was made which saw expectations heighten in west London although Lampard has been keen to play them down in light of their recent defeats.
The 40-year-old concedes it is on him to control the mood within the camp but has cited the unique nature of the season as a huge challenge.
He told Sky Sports : "The game was hard and we started really well but for a period in the second half we did not get much of the ball. "You are delighted when you get the second and third
Read more on mirror.co.uk