Cesar Azpilicueta says Chelsea finally got just rewards against Norwich City on Saturday.
The Blues recorded a 3-2 win over the Canaries, who twice equalised at Carrow Road.
It was the club's first victory of the term and Azpilicueta was delighted after the game.
He said: "It was very important because we had the feeling the performances we had, we did not get the results we deserved but we know in any case it gets more and more difficult and it was a very important game.
"We got the lead three times and the third one counted and we got the three points. I am happy with the team spirit because when you are at Chelsea you play every game to win and when you don't get the win you get frustrated and I am happy for the team, for everyone, we have been working hard for this."