So where shall we start, basically a few months ago if any of us had said the words 'title' and 'Chelsea' in the same sentence we would have been laughed at........BUT after a run of games that have produced 25 points out of a possible 27, we are back in the title race now with it all to play for!
After last weekends matches, we now find ourselves 3 point behind United, with a trip to Old Trafford to come this Sunday, albeit with a bit of good fortune and a little help from Arsenal. Last weekend, we beats spurs 2-1, and despite the bit of luck we got with regards to the goals, we were still the better team on the day and therefore it was perhaps a bit of deserved luck. Despite starting of well and producing chances, it was Tottenham that took the lead when Sandro fired in the top corner past Petr Cech. However, despite this setback, we were pushing forward and a goal for us was imminent. Just before half time, an effort from Lampard went past the Spurs keeper Gomes, to bring us level. However, this was somewhat a controversial goal, as Gomes had scrambled to retrieve the ball, and there it is debatable whether the ball was fully over the line. Whatever the case, the linesman gave the goal, and we were level going into the break, and even if it was a bit of luck for us it doesn't really matter because not even Spurs fans can argue with the fact that we were the better side and that Gomes has floppy hands. The second half began as the first with Chelsea dominating and pushing forward. However, the blues frustratingly failed to find the net despite being the dominant side, and it was not until the 88th minute that there was more to smile about when Kalou grabbed the late winner!
If the win against Spurs on Saturday wasn't good enough, the weekend got even better when Arsenal beats the mancs on Sunday! For this I say thank you Arsenal, and I must admit I was an Arsenal fan for 90 minutes last sunday!
We are now only 3 points behind United, and a win at Old Trafford on Sunday will see us back at the top of the league for the first time since November, albeit on goal difference. It is simple, if we win our remaining 3 games we can retain the title, but we will need to grab a fair few goals to make sure our goal difference is ahead of theirs, should the title be decided on the last day on GD.
A month ago, no one would have thought we would be in this position right now, as everyone thought our season was over after the crushing exit from the champions league. However, it was not the end for us, despite all the set backs we continued to believe and we have fought back and come back to now be in with a real chance to end the season with some glory. Sunday will be like a cup final, and we are certainly up for it, as the outcome of that match will have a large bearing on the eventual champions this season.
Over the last few games we have been playing well and have been back to our old selves prior to our mid-season slump in form. I believe that we have been most effective when we have played with the tried and tested 4-3-3, and it is in my view that we should start with this formation with either Drogba or Torres leading the front line at OT. However, even if we start with 4-4-2 and start with two in the front line attack, this could also work, as long as Carlo makes appropriate changes early on, as and when required. What is clear is that whoever is in the starting line up and whichever formation is used, the players will all be up for it and will put in a good fight.
The time is now, so lets beat the mancs on their own turf and let go back to where we belong - the top of the league! We are together in this and we can do this by continuing the fighting spirit we have shown over recent weeks!
On a final note, must congratulate Carlo Ancelotti, who has deservedly won the second Barclays Manager of the Month Award after our impressive winning run!
UP THE CHELS! KTBFFH
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