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Apr 14, 2010
Anelka puts Chelsea in control
<!-- by line --> <!-- end by line --> LONDON - CHELSEA seized control of the Premier League title race as Nicolas Anelka's goal clinched a 1-0 win over Bolton on Tuesday to leave the Blues four points clear at the top of the table. Carlo Ancelotti's side were well below their best as they laboured to break down stubborn Bolton at Stamford Bridge, but Anelka's header late in the first half was enough to ensure the Blues extended their lead over second placed Manchester United.
After United's draw at Blackburn on Sunday, it was essential for Chelsea to press home their advantage and, with just four matches to play, the west London club are now firmly in position to win the league for the first time since 2006. Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that Bolton would be an 'easy' game for Chelsea had drawn an amused response from Ancelotti, who was quick to dismiss the United manager's mind games, and Wanderers made the leaders sweat right until the final whistle. Chelsea kicked off in their best form of the campaign, having scored 17 goals in their last four matches. -- AFP
Apr 14, 2010
Anelka puts Chelsea in control
<!-- by line --> <!-- end by line --> LONDON - CHELSEA seized control of the Premier League title race as Nicolas Anelka's goal clinched a 1-0 win over Bolton on Tuesday to leave the Blues four points clear at the top of the table. Carlo Ancelotti's side were well below their best as they laboured to break down stubborn Bolton at Stamford Bridge, but Anelka's header late in the first half was enough to ensure the Blues extended their lead over second placed Manchester United.
After United's draw at Blackburn on Sunday, it was essential for Chelsea to press home their advantage and, with just four matches to play, the west London club are now firmly in position to win the league for the first time since 2006. Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that Bolton would be an 'easy' game for Chelsea had drawn an amused response from Ancelotti, who was quick to dismiss the United manager's mind games, and Wanderers made the leaders sweat right until the final whistle. Chelsea kicked off in their best form of the campaign, having scored 17 goals in their last four matches. -- AFP
