Virginia Techs most lopsided victory in several years might have given the Hokies a bit of a swagger heading into this week, but then came some cautionary words about their not-so-stellar recent past against East Carolina.The Pirates (2-1) of the American Athletic Conference have won two straight against the Hokies, and six in a row against Atlantic Coast Conference competition. Thats more than enough to get the Hokies attention.Were about to face a great team, Hokies linebacker Tremaine Edmunds said. I think it starts with us. We have to prepare this week, come out to practice each and every day, prepare like a team, prepare to go get a win.The Hokies beat Boston College 49-0 last week , and first-year Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said its not necessary to remind his players about the challenge the Pirates present because of the last two seasons. Ending the skid wont be easy, even at home.The Hokies have won just three of their last 10 home games against Power Five conference programs.This is a program with great tradition that has won a lot of games, he said of the Pirates. They have very good football players. When you watch them play, theyre athletic. Defensively theyre moving all over the place.The Pirates had 519 yards last week in their 20-15 loss at South Carolina .East Carolina also has a first-year coach in Scottie Montgomery, but he spent the last three years as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Duke, and the Blue Devils won two of three against the Hokies.Hell arrive with limited history against Fuente, but plenty against defensive coordinator Bud Foster.There is no one, as a coordinator, who has challenged us as much as he has, Montgomery said, adding that a veteran secondary seems to key this years team. This is a football team that can cover your receivers.---Some other things to look for when East Carolina visits Virginia Tech:WHERES ZAY? ECUs Zay Jones last week had 22 receptions for 190 yards against the Gamecocks. That left him one catch short of the FBS record for receptions in a game. He has 39 catches for 443 yards in three games, and just one touchdown this season, but has managed five touchdown receptions in each of his first three seasons and will present a challenge for the Hokies secondary.EVANS PROGRESS: QB Jerod Evans fumbled three times and had a snap go over his head for another turnovers in the Hokies first two games, and threw his first interception last week on a ball that Isaiah Ford juggled into the arms of a defender. But Evans has also thrown for 10 touchdowns, with six different players on the receiving end.RED ZONE: Both teams have had ball security issues in the red zone. The Hokies had three turnovers inside the opposing 10 yard-line in their first two games, and the Pirates had four inside the South Carolina 20 last week. Those plays can be deflating for the team preparing to score, but invigorating for the team that took it away.IGNORING HISTORY: The Hokies have not been very good at home against top flight competition in recent seasons, losing nine of their last 12 against East Carolina and Power Five conference teams. A poor start can silence the crowd quickly, so they either need to start strong or play with resolve if the early going isnt promising.STAMINA IN THE SUN: Both coaches come into games hoping to run a fast-paced offense with a lot of plays. 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LONDON -- After spending the last three seasons out on loan, Victor Moses is back at Chelsea and finally feeling at home.Moses, revitalized as a wing back under Antonio Conte, secured a seventh consecutive English Premier League win for Chelsea by 2-1 on Saturday and ended Tottenhams unbeaten start.He completed a counterattack six minutes into the second half of a game that began with Christian Eriksen becoming the first player to score against Chelsea in around 600 league minutes. Pedro Rodriguez leveled on the stroke of halftime before Moses netted his third of the season.Ive definitely found a home here, its my club, Moses said. Im pleased to be playing this season. The manager gave me an opportunity to express myself and Im relishing it at the moment.Moses ensured Chelsea remained on top of the standings while Tottenham slipped seven points off the pace as its largely unconvincing 12-game unbeaten run ended at a ground where it still hasnt won since 1990.Tottenhams tenacious start suggested the barren run at Stamford Bridge could end, but collapsed just as it did in May when a 2-2 draw saw the north London teams title bid end.Tottenham has only one win in 10 games.We need to be quiet, Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said. Yes its disappointing for the result but we need to be pleased for the performance and the way we competed because we competed against a very good team, and I have nothhing (bad) to say about my players.ddddddddddddIndeed, as feeble and timid Spurs were in Monaco on Tuesday when exiting the Champions League, they were combative back in more familiar Premier League territory in the first half.Chelsea was struggling to cope with Tottenhams pressing when it fell behind in the 11th minute. Dele Alli received the ball from Moussa Dembele and cut in from the left before squaring to Eriksen, who unleashed a volley past goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.Chelsea was being outplayed and Courtois kept out Kanes rising shot to prevent the visitors extending their lead.And Pedro equalized when he switched the ball before his feet before curling a shot past Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.What advantage Tottenham had was soon lost as Chelsea seized control six minutes after the break.Diego Costa did the hard work down the left, allowing wing-back Moses to surge down the opposite flank and arrive in the penalty area unmarked. Moses met Costas cutback from the byline and struck past both Lloris and Vertonghen who were on the goal-line.Victor is a good player, Conte said. I saw him at the end of the season and I wanted to keep him in the squad. Its the same as with Pedro. Hes deserving to play and hes playing fantastic football. For us, its very important. ' ' '