Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand believes too much is being made of the club's recent drama and not enough of their strong start to the season.
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The Blues relinquished top spot in the Premier League at the weekend with a 1-1 draw at Swansea City.
However, the build-up to Saturday's clash was hardly ideal for the west Londoners, who had faced Manchester United back-to-back after controversy marred their first encounter.
United were 3-2 winners at Stamford Bridge in the league last Sunday, before Roberto Di Matteo's side exacted some revenge by dumping the new league leaders out the Capital One Cup in midweek.
The European champions have also had to soldier on without the services of suspended John Terry, although the club captain is set to return this week.
"We've got off to a very good start this season and I don't think we have got enough credit for the start we have had," Bertrand said following the stalemate at the Liberty Stadium.
"It's all been negative stuff. With the draw today we are a bit disappointed but we just look forward to the next game."
He added: "A player like JT would be a loss to any club in any league. But it has not affected us too much, thankfully, because we have very good players to fill in. Gary Cahill has been outstanding every time he has come in.
"But JT could still play for any team so it will be a massive boost for us when he does come back."
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