Gallagher signs, Pochettino task, Nkunku question answered – Chelsea's dream end to season

Is there — and I say this with a lot of uncertainty — a 'feel-good factor' at Chelsea right now?

It almost feels as if there is. And that by itself is bizarre because there have been little to none of them all season-long. But with back-to-back victories – and comfortable ones – against West Ham United and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, the mood coming out of the stadium on Sunday afternoon was very positive.

Mauricio Pochettino was in a great mood. Why wouldn't he be? He had just seen another virtually-faultless performance from his side, just three days after an almost-perfect one against Spurs.

There looks to be progress. Clear progress. Notably so. Something Chelsea supporters have been starved off for much of the season but it now looks as if the players have bought into Pochettino and his way of playing football – and the evidence has been left on the pitch in the last two games.

Now, this is no way saying that it is job done. Of course not. But it looks to be a big step in the right direction. With this being said, Bobby Vincent takes a look at a few things that must happen between now and the end of the season from a Chelsea point of view...

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In Chelsea's recent resurgence, this man has been fantastic. Conor Gallagher has captained the Blues for the majority of the season in Reece James and Ben Chilwell's absence.

On Sunday afternoon, Gallagher netted his seventh goal of the season – in all competitions – with a wonderfully-struck volley. That goal, his second in three games, as well as his performance showcased his importance to