Olivier Giroud was happy for Chelsea's fans as they defeated Leeds United 3-1 on Saturday.
Former Blues striker Patrick Bamford, who spent five years at Chelsea without making a senior appearance, gave Leeds an early lead at Stamford Bridge after getting between defender Kurt Zouma and keeper Edouard Mendy.
Timo Werner then somehow managed to miss from point-blank range after Giroud's flicked header from a corner, the Germany forward hitting the underside of the bar before Leeds cleared.
However, Giroud marked his first league start of the season with his fifth goal of the week, the scorer of all four of Chelsea's Champions League goals away to Sevilla in midweek poking home from five yards after Reece James' cross.
Chelsea, who welcomed 2,000 fans back to Stamford Bridge after coronavirus restrictions were eased, went ahead as Zouma headed in from Mason Mount's corner before substitute Christian Pulisic added a late third.
Chelsea, who started the day third, are one point clear at the top.
Giroud said, "Well, we really wanted to win for [the fans] and carry on the good momemtum. Honestly, we were not surprised to face this team because we knew their qualities.
"We conceded early and wanted to bounce back straight away. They [Leeds] were one of the best teams I have faced since a few months. Physically they run everywhere. It was so hard. It's a great feeling to win tonight and they drew against Man City and lost just to Liverpool. They really impress me. They are a good team.
"I feel good and confident. I play with serenity. I had the opportunity to score again today and help the team. I am happy for the squad and the staff. We work hard in training. We have faith in our gameplan and get better and better. The confidence is here and we want to keep that."
