Chelsea front three fire warning as Joao Pedro hails Palmer and Rogers link-up

Chelsea have scored 16 goals in their first five matches under Alonso, with Wednesday's 6-3 victory over Leeds providing another impressive display from their forward players.

Joao Pedro has enjoyed playing alongside Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers and believes their different qualities make the front three difficult to contain.

"Our front three have started very well," Joao Pedro told Sky Sports. "People can expect something from us because we are very focused on what we have to do. That is why we have started very sharply."

The Brazilian believes Alonso's instructions have helped the three attackers develop a strong understanding.

"The gaffer wants us to play close to each other because he knows that if we link up, we can be very dangerous," he said. "He gives us the freedom to move into every space on the pitch."

Joao Pedro also highlighted the different strengths Palmer, Rogers and himself bring to the attack.

"We are very similar in the way we think, but we are also different players. We complete each other," he said. "For me, it is very good when you look behind and have two No 10s like Cole and Morgan. I am very happy to play with them."

Palmer and Rogers both possess the ability to score and create, while Pedro offers Chelsea a more traditional No 9 option.

"Cole can pass very well but he can also score. Morgan is a little bit the same so the way we think is very similar. We are all goal-oriented," he added.

"At the same time, I am more of a No 9, Cole is more of a No 10, and Morgan is more about carrying the ball and dribbling. That is why I say we are very similar, but also different."

Chelsea will look to maintain their attacking momentum when they face Hull City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.