Chelsea 1 Bolton 0 [Tue 13, Apr '10]: In the end, all that mattered was the three points, but Fergy's mind games almost paid off. Nervy moments were plentiful plus a couple of excellent penalty appeals. Bolton was there to claim a scalp. They were definitely motivated to get something out of the Bridge and could easily have if their chances were made to count.
Anelka may have put the ball between the post for the lone goal, but the night belonged to the Russian, Zhikov. A neat side-ways pass to the left, just out the 18 yard box, freed Drogba who struck a sweet cross, meant emphatically by Anelka's hairless scalp. But the Russian was exemplary in his game. His display tonight was exceptional, a bloodied first class performance filled with forward runs, tenacity and pure grit. And the fans, who can now see two trophies within range, applauded everyone of his moves as a befitting gratitude.
Chelsea's mid-field was uncharacteristically flat and the lads in the middle of the pitch clearly have to be more imaginative against Tottenham to avoid a slippery patch next weekend. As for which team wins the English league between Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal, a cliffhanger is a more likely prospect.
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