Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says the win over Stoke City is more than just three points for the title race.
The Blues were under pressure to perform after Manchester City's win on Saturday and they didn't disappoint as they battled their way past a determined Stoke City side thanks to goals from John Terry and Cesc Fabregas.
"To win here we must play a very good game," Mourinho said.
"We did it because we adapted well to their style of play, when they had the ball. When we had the ball we tried not to lose our identity and play our game.
"To score in the beginning is important but not so much in this stadium because they are always strong, the crowd is behind them and the team is mentally strong.
"They have good players, a good bench and Mark Hughes can make changes because he has players for that. It was a very difficult victory.
"It's a victory that means a bit more than the three points, not just because it's difficult but because to win here you need to put more than just your quality in.
"The players were together, they coped well with a difficult style and were not afraid to have responsibility.
"Our creative players were not afraid to assume the game and create, our defensive players were very solid, so only with a great team performance is it possible to be successful against Stoke."
