Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata hopes his colleagues were able to make 2-1 victory over Manchester City as the foundation of the resurrection. Momentum to be maintained in welcoming the second half of the Premier League season is in sight.
The Blues became the first team to beat Roberto Mancini's squad made in the Premier League this season. Eye hoped that the results give high confidence in the continuing competition to crown a champion.
"The victory of the league leaders is very important and gives us confidence that high," said Mata. "We picked up three vital victory, of Newcastle United, Valencia, and the City, which broke the record of our negatives."
Having left earlier with a goal by Mario Balotelli, protege Andre Villas-Boas able to get up three points at Stamford Bridge. Eye believes his team has shown determination great. the preparation paid off by the appearance as though the team after the break and feel worthy of getting points perfectly.
"One important thing in football and other sports namely self-confidence. A few days ago we did not have a sense of it, not for now. We were able to beat the previous league leaders and Valencia. Our confidence continues nurtured well, "he said again.
Chelsea secured a place in the Champions League last 16 after beat Valencia three goals without reply midweek. They are now ranked third in the Premier League standings, seven points behind City who occupy the top position.
"Now we are in victory lane, where everything is so much easier to achieve positive results. We also show could be together in synergy-between players, managers, and technical staff-such as a family. It means nothing to beat City if we lose this weekend. We should be able to keep the outcome a victory after victory in the future, "said the Spanish star.
