Hiddink is in his second temporary spell as Chelsea boss following Mourinho's December departure
The Blues looked more like their old selves as they romped to victory in Bournemouth, a result inspired by Cesc Fabregas and Eden Hazard.
But supporters issued their demands at the end of this comfortable victory. "You'd better beat f*****g Tottenham," they chanted, well aware that failure to next Monday could help Mauricio Pochettino's side's push for the title.
Spurs replacing them as Premier League champions is unthinkable in the eyes of Chelsea followers and Hiddink is well aware of what is necessary.
"Cesc has also fallen below his levels as everybody in the team had difficult times. This was a perfect performance of his."
Tommy Elphick, who scored Bournemouth's goal to make it 2-1 before the break, claimed Fabregas, Hazard and co handed his side a few lessons and, although they have 41 points insist complacency is not creeping in.
"We were a bit naive," said the defender. "We still have a lot to work to do."
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