Graham Potter could become the first English Chelsea manager to go unbeaten in their first ten games in charge against Brighton on Saturday in the Premier League.
The Englishman has got of to a superb start in west London after arriving from the south coast in September. He replaced Thomas Tuchel who was relieved of his duties following a 1-0 loss to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
It had been a stuttering opening few games for the Blues, but Potter has steadied the ship and got Chelsea winning again.
In the nine games he has taken charge of, his side have won six times and drawn three.
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He has earned some impressive victories along the way, including two wins against AC Milan in Europe.
The good form has seen the Blues earn their place in the Round of 16 in the Champions League and move up the Premier League table.
Currently, Chelsea are tied for points with Newcastle United but are fifth due to goal difference.
However, they have a game in hand and they could move back into the top four if results go their way on Saturday.
While the test of Brighton has been a good fixture for Chelsea in recent years, there will be an added atmosphere for the game at the weekend.
Potter of course departed from the Seagulls in September to take the job at Stamford Bridge. The 47-year-old has revealed he is looking forward to the occasion but knows he may receive a mixed reception.
He started the season superbly with Brighton, with the highlight of this season coming on the opening day against Manchester United.
Since the arrival of his replacement, Roberto De Zerbi, things have not been so smooth sailing. In the last five Brighton are without a win, drawing twice and losing three.
De Zerbi will be hoping to claim a result against Potter, but it will have to be an impressive performance to stop the Englishman who could be about to break a Chelsea record.
A draw or better against Brighton would see Potter become the first English Chelsea manager to go his first ten games without defeat.
He levelled William Lewis from the 1906/07 season to go undefeated in his first nine games in the win against RB Salzburg.
Speaking about this before Saturday's game in his pre-match press conference, he revealed his main priority was focusing on the game.
He said: "I didn't know (about the statistic), it's nice but it's not something I'm too focused on. I just want to prepare the team, play well and try to win the game against Brighton, which will be tough enough. Focus is on the game.”
Topics: Chelsea, Graham Potter, Brighton And Hove Albion, Premier League, Football
Sam Collins