Chelsea new manager Maurizio Sarri revealed in an interview that his squad surprised him as they quickly adapt to his style. The more conservative tactics of Antonio Conte have been swapped for an approach which has seen Chelsea dominate possession, break passing records and attack with freedom.
The hard work on the training ground has clearly paid off - but Sarri concedes even he is surprised by how quickly the Chelsea squad have adapted to his style.
"Yes I am surprised," he said. "I'm very lucky to have players of such quality and we're very lucky to have this positive start because of the players.
"It's true it's a different style to last season but this team is full of players who are suitable to my style of play."
The standout star for Chelsea so far this season, though, has unquestionably been Premier League top scorer Eden Hazard.
The Belgian was linked with Real Madrid in the summer after helping his country to third place at the World Cup but while speculation can disrupt some players, he has been in superb form, scoring six times from seven appearances.
Sarri jumped on the question on how the Belgian have developed into a more attacking player and banging in goals.
"It is easy to stimulate Hazard - as long as you let him have fun," said Sarri, who has set the forward a target of 40 goals this season.
"He's very easy, it didn't need strategies from me. He doesn't get influenced by the media and what happens around him. As long as he's having fun and he plays. And he loves playing football.
"But you need important objectives for important players. And he can improve if he becomes a little bit more aggressive and gives the best of himself."
A central figure is midfielder Jorginho. The Italian playmaker was at the heart of Sarri's title-challenging Napoli side last season and, after a £50m transfer in the summer, is now pulling the strings in the middle of the park for Chelsea.
But as well as being a pass master - Jorginho set a new Premier League high for passes against West Ham last month - he is also a leader for Sarri in the dressing room.
"Jorginho is really suitable to the way I like to play," said Sarri. "He is a player that has many good sides to him. He wants to work hard and he's very fast in moving the ball, which is important for us, although there is also Cesc Fabregas, who has the same potential as Jorginho.
"But he also has a big personality, although it may not seem like it from the outside. He's an example on the pitch and outside the pitch and he can be an example for his team-mates."
The Chelsea boss is clearly fond of the capital but the renowned workaholic concedes he has so far had little time for tourism during his second stay.
"I love England, it's my home now," said Sarri, who was appointed by Chelsea in the summer. "But I've been to the city, the centre of London, very little as I don't really relax.
"I get a little bit of relaxation during the international break, perhaps! But I do love living here, though."
A strong start to the season has no doubt helped him settle in. The Sarri era may have begun with a Community Shield defeat to Manchester City but since then the Blues have been unbeaten in all competitions.
You get the sense Hazard, Jorginho and Chelsea - will continue to do just that under Sarri's management. Three decades on, it is Sarri and his entertaining style which is exciting football fans in the capital.

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