Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has urged his Chelsea side to make a fast start against Fulham in the Barclays Premier League and learn the lessons from the Wembley defeat to Manchester City.
Chelsea relinquished their hold on the FA Cup with a 2-1 semi-final loss to City on Sunday, but came close to forcing extra-time with a revival in the final 25 minutes.
The Blues have little time to dwell on the defeat ahead of Wednesday's west London derby at Craven Cottage, where victory and a consolidation of a top-four place and Champions League football next term is the main agenda.
"It was a surprise because I thought we were ready physically and mentally," Benitez said of the FA Cup defeat.
The Fulham fixture is Chelsea's 60th of a congested season, but Benitez believes the second-half revival proved fatigue is not an issue as he continues to manage his squad.
Captain John Terry and midfielder Frank Lampard were unused substitutes at Wembley, but are expected to return as Benitez rotates his options tomorrow.
Benitez was today celebrating his 53rd birthday, with one hope.
"My wish is to win every game until the end of the season," he said.
The defeat to City may have sharpened focus, with two targets, rather than three, with the consequences of missing out on the Champions League next term unthinkable.
And victory on Wednesday would take Chelsea three points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham, whom they play in the penultimate week of the season, on May 8.
"Every game is important until the end of the season. Obviously this one, if we win we will be in the top three again.
"We know that we have to concentrate, get three points and be ready for the next challenge on Sunday (at Liverpool)."
Chelsea have one point from the last four away matches in the Premier League - at Reading in January.
Benitez hopes to end that run and continue a record of one defeat in 23 in the Premier League against the Cottagers.
"We have to improve our form away," Benitez said.
"A derby's a derby, everything can happen. Hopefully we can do well and we can keep the history with us."