When it was pointed to Mauricio Pochettino that he had led Chelsea to five successive wins to end the season, the manager quickly pointed out it was actually "five and a half". Pochettino knows that Chelsea's late display of consistency began at half-time against Aston Villa in April, when they recovered from 2-0 down to draw 2-2. Five wins in a row followed, propelling Chelsea into sixth and ensuring a return to European football. Despite guiding a youthful and injury-hit squad into Europe and a cup final, Chelsea continue to be linked with other clubs' managers.