The end of an era has truly and unmistakably begun at Chelsea.
With the shock of John Terry's announcement that this season will be his last at Stamford Bridge still resonating through all of England, the Blues attempt to further their resurgence Wednesday at Vicarage Road against a feisty Watford side who bolstered themselves before the transfer deadline.
Things appeared to be positive at Chelsea (7-7-9), who have quietly put together a nine-match unbeaten string (5-4-0) in all competitions since the departure of manager Jose Mourinho. Caretaker Guus Hiddink has again navigated the Blues to stability, though his fiercest test is yet to come with a two-legged Champions League tie versus French powerhouse Paris-St.