Ricardo Carvalho has warned Chelsea’s Premier League rivals that the current squad has more quality (Chelsea 1/2 Premier League outright winner market) than the title-winning team constructed by Jose Mourinho five years ago.

The west London club head to Manchester City (Man City 10/3 draw 9/4 Chelsea 10/11 match bets) for the late fixture on Saturday with a five-point gap over nearest-challengers and champions Manchester United.

Former manager Mourinho won the hearts of the Stamford Bridge faithful in 2005 when he guided Chelsea to their first domestic crown in 50 years with a side that lost just once in 38 games and conceded only 15 goals.

This time around, under Carlo Ancelotti, the Blues have leaked eight goals in their first 14 games and lost twice.

Portugal defender Carvalho says confidence in the camp is sky high and believes Chelsea are in pole position to carry their momentum forward.

“Things are good for everyone,” Carvalho said.

“We are playing well and not conceding goals, we are top, and also we have qualified for the World Cup, so everyone in my life is happy,” he added on the official club website.