_This is a syndicated version of [this story](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cgmlg7w27rro), originally featured on the BBC Sport website._
Another weekend and another win for Liam Rosenior, who now has seven from his first nine games as Chelsea boss.
The team haven’t been convincing in all of them – in fact you could argue they’re yet to put in a full 90 minute performance with the new manager in charge. But the victory over Wolves showed all of the same positives we’ve seen developing over the last month, with new ones added.
Joao Pedro continues his improved form, this time with two penalties won rather than a goal. Building on that existing trend was his increased chemistry with Cole Palmer. Not only was he the man who put both spot kicks away; but he also started to show more understanding of his teammate’s movements in open play too.
Chelsea starting to show more as new manager gets to work
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Liam Rosenior gestures on the touchline. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
More fluidity and conviction in attack was what everyone was asking for, and on Saturday they got it – at least in the first half, before Chelsea rather eased off in the second period. The Andrey Santos – Moises Caicedo double pivot has already added a lot of fortitude to the shape, as has the Wesley Fofana – Trevoh Chalobah pairing at the back. Robert Sanchez has been given more protection by that block of four ahead of him, and has responded with good form of his own.
If that solid spine can keep up their good performances and the attack continues to develop ahead of them, there’s no telling where this season could end up. The Blues have closed the gap at the top of the Premier League table and qualified for the Champions League knockouts.
After facing Leeds tonight and Hull at the weekend, they also reach their first free midweek since Rosenior came in, with an international break in March also on the horizon. That provides even more opportunity for performances to catch up with results, and for the positive mood at Stamford Bridge to continue to grow.
**Will Faulks @willfaulks**