Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has backed his side to give the other top four teams a real test in the coming weeks.
Chelsea overcame a battling Wolves side 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday thanks to a first-half strike from Florent Malouda and Kalou's effort 10 minutes from time.
McCarthy was full of praise for his side's performance against the Premier League champions but knows they have to be more clinical in front of goal to make their possession count.
Wolves face Manchester United twice at Old Trafford, once in the Carling Cup, and also tackle Manchester City and Arsenal in their next four games.
But McCarthy is full of optimism despite being second from bottom without a win since the opening day.
"I was pleased with the performance but I get tired of saying it and I'm sure people get tired of hearing me say it when we come away with nothing," said McCarthy.
"But we played well, kept the ball well and created enough chances to at least have had a goal.
"Despite the games we've got coming up if we play like that against everybody we'll be okay.
"We'll approach the next few games in just the same way we approached Chelsea.
"We showed we can keep the ball and create chances against the best team in the league.
"So why can't we do it against the second, third and fourth teams in the league?
"There's no reason why we shouldn't, but when we create chances we've got to put them in the net. It's just that final bit."
McCarthy was also boosted by debutant Stephen Hunt, who came on as a second-half substitute after eight months out with a foot injury.
He was constantly booed by the Chelsea fans because of his collision with Petr Cech when Hunt was at Reading. It left the Chelsea goalkeeper with a fractured skull and the home fans still have not forgiven him.
"Hunty is going to bring us bundles this season," said McCarthy. "He's full of energy and he's got an infectious personality and character - he gets everyone else at it.
"We know what he's about and he'll be great for us once he gets fully fit.
"It's the measure of him that he knew he was going to get dog's abuse but he was so keen to get on."
