Marcos Alonso chasing a contract extension at Chelsea after Thomas Tuchel revival

Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring against Burnley

It's never a bad idea to strike while the iron's hot. Marcos Alonso has certainly taken that to heart pocked. Having been restored to Chelsea's starting lineup, the left-back is now chasing an extension to his current £150,000-a-week deal which was set to end in 2023.

It was just weeks ago that the defender's people were working hard behind the scenes to try and secure a move away from Stamford Bridge. He was linked with moves to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and a reunion with Antonio Conte at Inter Milan

Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea: The one where Chelsea went top of the league

Ben Chilwell celebrated on Fernandez' behalf

Twelve games unbeaten - as a defeat on penalties isn't really a defeat. Five consecutive wins. Just one goal conceded across the last seven matches. And to top it all off -- top of the league. Granted, come Monday morning the table will likely have changed a number of times. But not matter. In this moment, Frank Lampard's Chelsea sit top of the table and have finally found their feet.

Chelsea 4-0 Crystal Palace: The one Tammy Abraham was not allowed to take a penalty

October 3rd. This was the weekend marked for fans to return to football grounds up and down the country. While it would have been strange with the social distancing protocols in place, it still would have been brilliant to see familiar faces in the stands once again. Hopefully we won't have to wait much longer because, as ever, football without fans is nothing.

Frank Lampard rang in the changes against high flying Eagles on Saturday lunch time. Mason Mount was taken out of the spotlight, no doubt to the excitement of social media trolls. Callum Hudson-Odoi handed a chance to impress while heavily linked to a Bayern move once again. And Christian Pulisic finally returned to the squad. But would just make a cameo on the day. Captain America will be eased back in to not damage those precious ligaments.