Ancelotti's eyebrow rises a bit more, as his side once again fail to show up...

THE CHAMPIONS…

I wonder how many people were guilty of thinking Chelsea would ease their way to 1st place once again. Oh the way they were putting teams to the sword - a joy to watch - Messrs Drogba, Malouda, Lampard, Essien, and Anelka, cruising, almost showing off.

The 19th of September - Chelsea beat Blackpool 4-0 at Stamford Bridge - and I don’t care that they haven’t played any of the big sides yet, Chelsea HAVE ALREADY won the title. In September. Who thought that? I thought that.

A slip up away to Man City - it happens. Back to business against the Gunners. Chelsea WILL win the league, because unlike Arsenal, they are clinical. And so we go on through October.

NOVEMBER…

Just another month. A bit colder than October, but that’s no problem, just whack a snood on and all will be well. Hold on, defeat against Liverpool? Well, I suppose that’s ok, just pretend it’s the mid 90’s. Fowler and Barnes with the goals. Move on.

And then Sunderland, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Everton. And TWO points. Oh dear.

And not just that, looking like a very average side. Ok they’ve been without Lampard and Terry, Essien likes tackling with two feet sometimes, and Alex kicks the ball so hard, he needs a knee op; no excuse I’m afraid Signor Eyebrow.

December comes along, JT’s back, but they could and possibly should have lost against David Moyes’ Everton. And who’s on the bench? Ferreira, Bruma, Ramires, McEachran, Sturridge, and Kakuta. Chelsea fans must be sending “Miss You” cards to Cole, Ballack, Deco etc…

Next up, Spurs at the Lane.

If they had their best XI every match, they would win the league. But that is an impossibility. Chelsea WILL NOT win the league with this squad. But they can strengthen. January is just around the corner, like a welcome friend. And Mr Drogba might get good again. Don’t write them off.


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