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Chelsea finally able to complete the thirst victory in four league games before. Against Bolton Wanderers, the Blues won three goals without reply.

In the action at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (25/02/2012), Chelsea produced a third goal in the second half of David Luiz, Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard.

With this victory 'The Blue' strip up one to fourth with 46 points from 26 matches, shifting the position of the new Arsenal match against Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow.

Full points is also a victory for Chelsea satisfying thirst and relieve a little pressure on Andre Villas-Boas who in the previous five games in all competitions, never took his team win.

Meanwhile, Bolton dropped to No. 19 with 20 points.


The game

Three minutes before Strurridge already threatened the Bolton goal. Unfortunately his shot from outside the box is still too weak and could be arrested Bogdan.

Sturridge again gave a threat to Bolton in the 28th minute when he was free on the left side of the opponent's defense. Kicked the ball hard to the far post but Bogdan still be dismissed.

A minute before the break Bolton get his first chance. Sanli Tuncay on the left side to give feedback to Ryo Miyaichi pull on the near post, but the Japanese footballer's kick was floated over the bar.

Two minutes after the restart, Chelsea managed to lead through goals Luiz. Got the ball in the penalty box, Luiz outwit Bolton defender before unleashing a curling shot into the left corner of Bogdan.

On 54 minutes Miyaichi saves from being broken, after Drogba headed the ball on the goal line.

An hour game walk through Drogba Chelsea doubled their advantage. Korner greeted Lampard Drogba's header before goalkeeper Bogdan.

On 62 minutes Chelsea almost made his third goal of Bogdan assume no hard shot brushed off Michael Essien. Lampard struck the ball rebound is still too weak and can be secured by Bogdan.

Lampard! At the 78th minute he forced Bogdan picked up the ball from the net for the third time. Eye Crossing from the right wing and Lampard split the Bolton defense at the far post to grab the ball by kicking volleyball and GOL!

The lineup

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Sturridge (Kalou 82 '), Drogba (Torres 76'), Eye

Bolton: Bogdan, Steinsson, Wheater, Ream, Ricketts, Reo-Coker, Muamba, Tuncay (Eagles 74 '), Pratley, Miyaichi, Ngog (Sordell 68')

Napoli look stunning when they host Chelsea in the first leg last 16 Champions League on Tuesday  (2/21/2012). Coming from behind, Napoli finally beaten 'The Blues' 3-1.

Chelsea actually went ahead through Juan Mata. However, Napoli replied through goals Edinson Cavani and two goals from Ezequiel Lavezzi.

Shown in the cage, Napoli showed a great confidence. They immediately hit, even troublesome Chelsea defense.

At minute 6, Ezequiel Lavezzi escaped from the convoy and faced with Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech. However, the ball can kick was denied by Cech.

Czech Republic's goalkeeper again showed his prowess in the 10th minute. This time, Edinson Cavani who escaped the offside trap, when receiving feedback from the stomach. He was quickly released the ball into the right corner of the Chelsea goal from close range. But Cech is able to block the ball with his foot.


Longer-lago, Cech showed toughness. In the 19th minute, Christian Maggio separated from the convoy. He did a hard kick into the goal, but Cech was able to ward off the ball.

Chelsea are likely to only be counter-attacked, akhirya actually went ahead. Daniel Sturridge bait to Juan Mata who was in front of goal Napoli, driven Paolo Cannavaro. However, less than perfect shot and the ball meluntir, falling forward Mata. Easily, even Mata scored the ball into the goal Napoli, failed driven goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis.

Winning 1-0, Chelsea became more confident. However, Napoli also more incentive to push for an equalizer.

At the 35th minute, Chelsea had another chance. They were able to corner headlong David Luis, but still slightly above the goal.

Napoli finally able to equalize in the 38th minute. Cavani is to penetrate, giving feedback to Ezequiel Lavezzi. Although still outside the penalty box, Lavezzi goal kick to Chelsea. This time, Cech failed to secure the net, until the position to be 1-1.

In first half injury time, Chelsea off guard again. Edinson Cavani successfully pushed a cross into the Chelsea goal and scored. Chelsea players protested to the referee that Cavani push the ball with his hands, not his chest. However, the referee still endorse that goal and Napoli were leading 2-1 until halftime.

In the second half, Chelsea stepped up their attacks. Had difficulty because Napoli does not give up, but finally got the chance also to the 50th minute. Florent Malouda able to kick hard to the net, unfortunately the ball was blocked by De Sanctis.

Four minutes later, Napoli who get the opportunity. Lavezzi got a space shot wide after receiving feedback from Cavani. It's just kick the ball was off the mark.

At the 65th minute, Napoli successfully increased his lead thanks to goals from Lavezzi. Goals came from Hugo Armando bait away to Cavani. While at the same time, Cech had already advanced. However, David Luis mendahulinya to throw the ball. Unfortunately, the ball on the chest leading to Cavani and Lavezzi. Without difficulty, Lavezzi kicking the ball into the empty goal, 3-1.

In fact, in the 81st minute, Chelsea almost conceded again. Marek Hamsik is able to break through the defense, can cross off the next goal. The ball cut Maggio. However, Ashley Cole could still menghalaunya.

Chelsea tried to use the time to catch up, but it failed and was forced to give up 1-3.

Teams Line-up:
Napoli: 1st-Morgan De Sanctis; 28-Paolo Cannavaro, 6-Salvatore Aronica, 14, Hugo Armando Campagnaro, 23-Walter Gargano, 88-Gokhan Inler, 18-Juan Zuniga, 11-Christian Maggio, 7-Edinson Cavani, 22 -Ezequiel Lavezzi (20-Blerim Dzemaili 74), 17-Marek Hamsik (29-Goran Pandev 82)

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech; 4-David Luiz, 24-Gary Cahill, 17-Jose Bosingwa (3-Ashley Cole 12), 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 16-Raul Meireles (5-Michael Essien 70), 7-Ramires, 15-Florent Malouda (8-Frank Lampard 70), 23-Daniel Sturridge, 11-Didier Drogba, 10-Juan Mata

Chelsea were guilty of producing another poor performance as they failed to alleviate the pressure on under-fire manager Andre Villas-Boas when drawing 1-1 at home to Birmingham City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Villas-Boas, who has overseen a run of just two wins in 10 Premier League games and held a heated inquest with his players following a defeat to Everton last weekend, found himself under renewed scrutiny on 20 minutes when David Murphy exploited some lacklustre defending to put the Championship side in front.

Juan Mata then saw a penalty expertly saved by Birmingham keeper Colin Doyle and with Chelsea struggling to break down their opponents, Villas-Boas responded at half-time by ruthlessly withdrawing the disappointing Fernando Torres, who is now without a goal in 22 games for club and country.


A more cohesive second-half performance was the result and the impressive Daniel Sturridge equalised just after the hour mark when heading home unmarked, but with the crowd expressing discontent at the final whistle, chief executive Ron Gourlay shaking his head in the stands and Chelsea now facing an unwelcome replay, Villas-Boas remains under considerable pressure.

Birmingham were dealt an early setback when captain Stephen Carr was forced off due to an injury but the change appeared to have no real effect on the visiting defence in what was an accomplished Birmingham performance in the first half at Stamford Bridge.

Torres, who after six minutes marked 21 hours of football without a goal, was rather isolated in attack as a midfield containing Ramires, John Obi Mikel and Raul Meireles looked somewhat uninspired while Frank Lampard sat on the bench.

However, when Chelsea fell behind after 20 minutes it was due to a defensive lapse. The home side defended horribly from a corner as Curtis Davies tried and failed to execute an overhead kick, and Branislav Ivanovic appeared to turn his back on the ball as Murphy thumped home from close range.

Inside two minutes Chelsea should have been level. Ramires took possession of the ball in the box and drew a clumsy challenge from Wade Elliott to earn a penalty. However, Mata, who has been a rare glimmer of hope in an otherwise traumatic season at Stamford Bridge, saw his penalty tipped onto the post by a fine save from Colin Doyle.

It was an exasperating moment for Villas-Boas and his men, who were struggling to carve out clear-cut chances against the Championship side and could not afford to pass up a penalty. They were being restricted to shots from range, and when Sturridge did find Torres with a cross the Spaniard was unable to get a clean shot away under pressure from the excellent Curtis Davies.

David Luiz, in full PlayStation mode, did embark on one marauding run forward to win a free kick, from which the Brazilian defender forced Doyle into a smart save, while Sturridge also threatened with a lovely piece of thigh control and a stunning volley following a header back from Torres.

However, Chelsea were largely unimpressive and chants of "sacked in the morning" and "Jose Mourinho" reverberated from the visiting end. The lively Nathan Redmond tested Petr Cech with a low effort as Birmingham sought to extend their lead on the break before Chelsea were denied again when Mata saw a header saved by Doyle just before half-time.

The response from the Chelsea manager was to withdraw Torres at half time after yet another ineffectual display from the striker. Doing so at such an early juncture represented a scathing judgement of a player who has not scored in 22 games for club and country and also heralded the return of Didier Drogba from the African Cup of Nations.

The Ivorian looked lively following his introduction but Chelsea were almost undone by familiar failings again as more slack defending from a corner allowed Redmond to fire over the bar with a fierce first-time effort.

Villas-Boas sought to change things again just before the hour mark as Salomon Kalou replaced Mikel and Mata was asked to move into a central area to play off Drogba. The change quicky resulted in the Spaniard having a good chance as he pulled down a long ball in the box and fired wide with his right foot.

Mata was involved again when Chelsea drew level on 61 minutes. The Spaniard took possession in a central area and spread the ball wide to Ivanovic, who delivered a teasing cross from the right. Sturridge was left completely unmarked and directed the ball just inside the far post with a lovely header.

The England international had been Chelsea's most effective player and subsequently won his side a corner off Murphy as he continued to trouble the visiting defence. The set piece was cleared into the path of Meireles, who saw his low drive deflected up and just over the bar.

Birmingham, missing strikers Nikola Zigic and Marlon King, were blunt in attack although Jordan Mutch did test Cech with one firm strike from a free kick after he was brought down 25 yards from goal. Redmond was also gifted with a fine chance late on but fired his shot straight at the Chelsea keeper.

Looking to secure a win that, however unconvincing, would have eased some of the pressure on his shoulders, Villas-Boas threw on Lampard but his decision to make Mata the fall guy was met with discontent from the home supporters.

Further boos greeted the final whistle, while Gourlay and chairman Bruce Buck also looked rather displeased following confirmation that Chelsea must now visit St Andrew's in a replay.

Source: Eurosport

TEAMS: Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Cahil, Bertrand, Ramires, Mikel, Meireles, Sturridge, Torres, Mata. Subs: Hilario, Bosingwa, Essien, Lampard, Malouda, Kalou, Drogba. /// Birmingham: Doyle, Carr, Davies, Ibanez, Murphy, Redmond, Mutch, Fahey, Gomis, Elliott, Rooney. Subs: Butland, Caldwell, Spector, Burke, Reilly, Asante, Jervis.

Chelsea more scattered away from competition to the title this season, having defeated the Blues 0-2 in the trip to Everton cage.

In the action at Goodison Park on Saturday (11/02/2012), Steven Pienaar scored first in the 5th minute. Produced one other goal in the 70th minute Dennis Stracqualursi.

Chelsea's defeat to-6 this season makes them stuck at number four with 43 points. The number of points they are the same as Arsenal win 2-1 over Sunderland, but the superior goal difference.

Meanwhile, the Toffees at number 10 with 33 points from 25 matches.


The game

Only five minutes walk game, Pienaar took advantage of the Chelsea defense. South African players easily broke through the penalty box and fired a hard kick to the corner of the goal Petr Cech.

At the 18th minute Chelsea nearly conceded again when Cech made a blunder. Cech imperfections in the ball to sweep the ball fell at the feet of Landon Donovan, but unfortunately his shot wide on the right side of Cech's goal.

At the 26th minute Juan Mata movement on the right side of Chelsea attack ends with a horizontal crossing. Ball towards the penalty box and Daniel Sturridge grabbed it but the ball was floated over the bar.

Three minutes later Chelsea threatened again. Eyes on the right side sends the ball to Frank Lampard and Lampard still sideways kick.

Until halftime score remained 1-0 to Everton.

Everton doubled the lead in the 70th minute after Stracqualursi Donovan's cross with a kerasa kick towards goal. Cech was trying to ward off the ball but failed and lodged in his net.

At minute 82 of a crossing into the penalty box and grabbed Romelu Lukaku. But Howard deftly catch the ball.

Game ended with a score of 2-0 to win the host,

The lineup

Everton: Howard, Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines, Donovan, Gibson, Fellaini, Pienaar, Cahill, Stracqualursi

Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Luiz, Ivanovic, Cole, Meireles, Essien, Lampard, Sturridge, Torres, Mata

Manchester United managed to force a draw at home to Chelsea. After a lag of up to three goals, MU is able to hold the Blues with a final score of 3-3.

In the match at Stamford Bridge ended Sunday (02/05/2012), Gary Cahill made his debut with the position of the injured John Terry.

Chelsea ahead in the 36th minute own goal by Jonny Evans ended until halftime. At the beginning of the second half, Chelsea's success increased his lead through Juan Mata and David Luiz 46 minutes five minutes later.

Wayne Rooney's two penalties in minutes 58 and 69 MU revive hope. Javier Hernandez before finally equalized in the 84th minute to force the match ended in a draw.

Gained one point does not change the position of the two clubs in the standings board. Chelsea remain in fourth with 43 results 24 times the value of play, while Manchester United in second place with a value of 55, two points adrift of Manchester City at the top.


The game

At the beginning of the game, Gary Cahill dropped Danny Welbeck on the edge of the penalty box. However, the referee considers it not a violation. Manchester United were not awarded a penalty.

After escaped the offside trap, Wayne Rooney to send feedback to Welbeck in the penalty box. However, Branislav Ivanovic managed to cut it to force a corner kick.

Goal! Chelsea now lead 1-0 in 36 minutes. Goal was initiated from the puncture Daniel Sturridge. Sodoran ball from a narrow angle to try to anticipate the ball, but David De Gea Evans instead of the chest and into his own net.

MU got a chance now. Hard kick Ashley Young goalkeeper Petr Cech could be anticipated. The keeper returned to the rescue of the ball joint partnership with Rooney Welbeck.

Towards the end of the first half, Manchester United returned to the pressure by launching a flat hard kick Rooney. Cech tipped the ball and just end up with a corner kick.

Chelsea kicked off early in the second half. In minute 46, the home team successfully extended the score to 2-0. Fernando Torres of the cross, which was guarded eyes tight kick off the nest in the top goalkeeper David De Gea guarded.

Just a four minute, Chelsea's goal re-broken. David Luiz's header the ball free kick and Ferdinand Eyes of a body inside. 3 Chelsea, Manchester United 0.

Manchester United finally be able to reduce the score to 1-3. Rooney execute a penalty after Patrice Evra violation of Sturridge.

Rooney again diluting the position to be 2-3 again through the white point due to contact between Ivanovic with Welbeck. England striker netted the right of goalkeeper Petr Cech while moving in the opposite direction.

Chelsea threatened again. Michael Essien hard kick from the center of the box can be pushed over by De Gea. Torres throw away the chance to score a goal. He menggocek ball too long before the box can be secured at MU defender.

Goal! The match 3-3 thanks to Hernandez is now balanced. After the kick the ball tipped Rooney, Ryan Giggs who controlled the ball off the bait into the middle of the box. The ball then gored by the Mexican striker.

Violations led to Paul Scholes to Luiz tendagan free for Chelsea. The eyes of a hard kick into the left corner of the goal, but De Gea successfully dismissed.

Brilliant rescue took place De Gea before the last minute. Cahill had brushed hard kick to force a corner kick.

The match was disbanded, Chelsea and Manchester United share a score of 3-3.


Teams Line-up:
Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, David Luis, Cahill, Bosingwa, Meireles, Essien, Malouda, Sturridge (Romeu 70 '), Torres, Mata

Man United: Ge Gea, Rafael (Scholes 64 '), Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Young (Hernandez 52'), Rooney, Welbeck (Park 84 ')

Chelsea had to settle which stood at one point when a visit to the headquarters of Swansea City in the Premier League. Care team Andre Villas-Boas could compensate the host 1-1 thanks to an own goal in injury time.

In a match at Liberty Stadium on Tuesday (31/01/2012), the home team winning once in the first half. The Swans goal scorer is former Chelsea youngster Scott Sinclair.

In the remaining time, Chelsea struggled to find the equalizing goal. But, their efforts more weight after Ashley Cole was sent off at the last minute.

Jose Bosingwa finally appears as the hero of the rescue team. Penetration in the extra time to force Neil Taylor did an own goal and the score finished 1-1 as strong.

A draw is not changing the position of Chelsea in fourth place standings with 42 points from 23 matches. Swansea is ranked 13th with 27 points.


The game

Chelsea had the opportunity in the 12th minute. After receiving feedback Fernando Torres, Daniel Sturridge fired a shot on goal, but still sideways.

Swansea hit back six minutes later. Bad luck for Danny Graham, though abandoned by the Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, kick can still be stopped by David Luiz.

Juan Mata business in the 31st minute also have led to goals. Volley shots continued Bosingwa's cross was wide.

Three minutes later, Nathan Dyer had a chance to bring Swansea excel through long-distance shots. However, Cech still be in the right position to secure the ball.

Cech finally succumbed in the 40th minute after goalkeeper Sinclair uprooted. From a set-piece situations, Sinclair who exploit wild ball is apt to remove left-foot volley into the top corner Cech.

Until the end of the first half, Swansea still lead 1-0.

In the second half, Chelsea need goals appear more offensive. Michael Essien, who signed to replace Oriol Romeu has a chance by kicking distance away. However, the direction the ball is still thin on the slide.

Swansea chance to double the score in the 82nd minute through the efforts Dyer. But, his shot into the far still sideways.

Chelsea lost one player from the minute 86. Ashley Cole had to leave the field due to receive a second yellow card.

In the third minute of extra time, Chelsea were finally able to equalize. Bosingwa fruitful penetration action equalizing goal for his team.

Puncture of the right wing, Bosingwa trick Luke Moore and then opened fire. Turned toward the ball after hitting Taylor and then break through the goalkeeper Michel vorm.

Moments after the goal Bosingwa, the long whistle sounded. Equally strong score 1-1.

Team Line-up:
Swansea City: vorm, Rangel, Caulker, Williams, Taylor, Britton, Allen, Sigurdsson (Agustien 67 '), Dyer, Sinclair (Moore 78'), Graham

Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Luiz, Cole, Meireles, Romeu (Essien 65 '), Malouda (Lukaku 80'), Sturridge, Torres, Mata

Chelsea successfully stepped into the FA Cup fifth round after removing Queens Park Rangers. The Blues won 1-0 thanks to a penalty Juan Manuel Mata.

In the action at Loftus Road on Saturday (01/28/2012) , Mata scored in the 61st minute, after a goalless draw in the first round.

This action is also characterized by the absence of a handshake session at the beginning of the fight for the post cases of alleged racist John Terry told Anton Ferdinand.
The game

In the 11th minute a low shot following a blunder Juan Mata Luke Young, still right into the arms of Paddy Kenny.

Afterwards the game runs relatively flat course and arguably tend to be boring, because the ball more struggling in the midfield.

In the 39th minute a backheel pass to see Ramires eyes widened slightly and then release the crossing, but could not grasp his colleagues.

In the 44th minute Florent Malouda's turn to waste the opportunity. A long ball into the penalty box Mata accepted. Only once touched the ball, then he feed to Malouda but unfortunately his shot is still not meet the target.

In the 54th minute David Luiz hard shot from distance was wide on the right side QPR goalkeeper.

Fight lasted an hour standoff finally solved when the referee pointed to the spot, following a breach Fritz Hall to Daniel Sturridge. Eyes that developed as executor successfully outwit Kenny before sending the ball into the goal.

At the end of the game QPR almost equalized after Young on the left side of hard fired horizontal forced Petr Cech brushed off the ball with great difficulty.

1-0 score stood until the fight was over and Chelsea advanced to the next round.

Team Line-up:

QPR: Kenny, Hill, Hall, Mackie, Buzsaky (Hulse 78 '), Barton, Young, Smith, Helguson (Macheda 46'), Wright-Phillips, Ferdinand

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Ramires (Romeu 78 '), Meireles, Malouda, Sturridge, Torres, Mata (Essien 91')

Chelsea won tickets to the FA Cup fourth round. In the match against Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (01/08/2012), the Blues won convincing 4-0.

Competed in its own cage, Chelsea made ​​it difficult to penetrate the defenses of Portsmouth in the first round. Although a few opportunities to make goals, until the break is still pointing to the scoreboard 0-0.

Squad Andre Villas-Boas had opened the scoring in just 48 minutes through Juan Mata. Getting feedback from Florent Malouda, who ran on the field, eyes kick from close range to change the score finished 1-0 and animate public Stamford Bridge.

On 53 minutes Portsmouth nearly equalized. Managed to steal the ball from David Luiz, Dave Kitson sent directly to the Marco Futacs. Released Futacs kick countered Petr Cech with his feet.

Mentally from the moment the ball is struck by Joel Ward was tried, but failed again because this time blocked by John Terry on the goal line. Second rebound effort this time by David Norris back in vain because now caught Cech.

The Blues had to wait long to score his second goal, which came in 85 minutes. The feed lever is deflected Fernando Torres eyes managed to make Ramires, Brazilian footballer header to change the score finished 2-0.

Ramires then record their name on the scoreboard on 87 minutes, which made ​​the score changed to 3-0. Chelsea's victory was finally closed by Frank Lampard, after he changed the position to be 4-0 with a goal in injury time period.

In a match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (12.31.2011), Chelsea's actually more to master the game. They also succeeded in winning first through Didier Drogba penalty at minute 23.

But, counter-attack strategy adopted by the Villa was very deadly. Proved, through means such as this, collapse the Chelsea goal three times.

Starting Stephen Ireland scored in the first half, Villa added two more goals in the last minute, each passing Stiliyan Petrov and Darren Bent.

This defeat left Chelsea dropped to fifth Premier League standings with a collection of 34 points from 19 parties. Villa in the ranks ninth with 23 points.
The game

Chelsea get the first chance Raul Meireles in the 13th minute. However, his shot from outside the box is still soaring.

In the 19th minute, Daniel Sturridge's turn to spread threats. After outwit Richard Dunne in the penalty box, he fired a shot that the direction is still thin on the slide.

Three minutes later, the home team get a penalty after penetration was Drogba who was dropped by Dunne in a restricted area. Drogba advanced duties as executor and flawless finish.

But Villa did not take long for the equalizer. In the 28th minute, Ireland goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Ireland scored a puncture preceded Charles N'Zogbia from the left side. N'Zogbia then pass the ball to Ireland free-standing in the goal mouth. Ireland's first shot blocked by John Terry. However, Ireland did not fail to mention when grabbed the ball rebounds.

In the 34th minute, the home team a penalty claim after Juan Mata is considered a volley of hand Stephen Warnock. But the referee did not grant it.

Until the first half ended, 1-1 score persisted.

Seven minutes after the restart, Gabriel Agbonlahor wasted a golden opportunity to bring Villa ahead. Faced with Cech, kick can still be arrested by the tall goalkeeper.

Fernando Torres is entered in the second half directly endanger the Villa goal at the first opportunity he could. His hard shot from outside the penalty box was beyond the reach of Brad Guzan, but still defeated ruler.

Cech made a good rescue in the 68th minute. As he fell, he managed to anticipate Marc Albrighton's volley from inside the penalty box.

Drogba almost brought his team ahead a few minutes later. After receiving feedback breakthrough Torres, he's trying to send the ball into the near post. However, the direction is still widening.

In the 76th minute, Jose Bosingwa forcing Guzan makes brilliant rescue. Guzan flew to dismiss him for his hard shot from outside the penalty box.

Despite continued battered by Chelsea, Villa could even turn the lead in the 83rd minute. Utilizing breakthrough bait Ciaran Clark, Petrov sent the ball into Cech's far post to deceive.

Three minutes later, Bent brought Villa lead 3-1. Preceded the success of Ireland to cut bait Frank Lampard, Ireland and then bring the ball toward the goal Chelsea without escort.

Rather than solve it yourself, Ireland gave the ball to Bent. Without difficulty, this England striker rattled the Chelsea goal.

Final score 3-1 to Villa victory.

Teams Line-up:
Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira (Bosingwa 75 '), Luiz, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Romeu (Lampard 57'), Meireles, Sturridge (Torres 63 '), Drogba, Eye

Aston Villa: Guzan, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Warnock, Albrighton (Gardner 78 '), Petrov (Bannan 84'), Clark, N'Zogbia (Bent 78 '), Ireland, Agbonlahor

Bolton Wanderers will start the New Year at the bottom of the Premier League table after playing out a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium.
Sam Ricketts gave the home side the lead at the break with a wonderful strike from the edge of the box, but a Steven Fletcher header at the start of the second half condemned Bolton to their first draw of the season and a place at the foot of the table.

Given the importance of the situation after the stunning Old Trafford result, an understandably tense opening 20 minutes saw chances at a premium, Jussi Jaaskelainen forced into a fairly comfortable save from Fletcher's drive.
With Wolves defending deep and allowing the hosts plenty of early possession, Ivan Klasnic nearly got a shot away from David Ngog's neat through ball but Richard Stearman came across well to block the chance.

It needed a moment of inspiration to spark the game to life and Sam Ricketts provided just that. Picking up the ball midway inside the Wolves half down the left flank, he cut inside to unleash a superb curling shot into the top corner giving Wayne Hennessey absolutely no chance.

The goal seemed to sting Wolves into action towards the end of the half, Stephen Ward rattling Jaaskelainen’s crossbar with a fierce drive. Still, it would have been harsh on Bolton who were playing the better football and they could have gone further ahead just before the break, the industrious Petrov feeding Klasnic who should have done better with his tame shot.

If the first half was a cagey affair, the second was frantic in comparison and this time it was Wolves who caught Bolton cold, Fletcher stealing in front of the Chelsea-bound Gary Cahill to nod in Jarvis’s corner at the back post.

Fabrice Muamba saw his shot bundled behind by Henessey but after that, it was Wolves who looked the more likely to win it in the last twenty minutes, the home side nearly the architects of their own destruction when Tuncay’s attempt at a defensive clearance was blocked on his own line by Mark Davies.

The result does neither side any great favours heading into the New Year, only four points separating 16th placed Wolves with the new bottom feeders. And with Cahill off to pastures blue, Owen Coyle will be wondering where to turn to next to arrest Bolton's defensive frailties.
Source: Eurosport



TEAMS LINE-UP:
Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Knight, Cahill, Ricketts, M Davies, Muamba, Reo-Coker, Petrov, Klasnic, Ngog. Subs: Bogdan, Robinson, Eagles, Tuncay, K Davies, Wheater, O'Halloran.

Wolves: Hennessey, Elokobi, Johnson, Berra, Stearman, Hunt, Henry, Ward, Jarvis, Ebanks-Blake, Fletcher. Subs: De Vries, Edwards, Hammill, Doyle, Doherty, Foley, Guedioura.

Chelsea failed to gain maximum points in the Boxing Day match. Had superior first, the Blues were forced to close out the match with a 1-1 result at home to Fulham.

At Stamford Bridge, on Monday (26/12/2011), Chelsea's first lead through Juan Mata in the second half. But these advantages do not last long because in nine minutes the visitors could be equalized through goals Clint Dempsey.

The draw is increasingly difficult for Chelsea in the pursuit of Manchester duo at the top. With the points have now numbering 34, the squad Andre Villas-Boas also failed to take the top three standings from the hands of Tottenham Hotspur.

This is the third time in succession Chelsea could only be one point. In two previous matches Frank Lampard cs muted Wigan Athletic and Tottenham Hotspur also with the score 1-1.
The game

Fulham first to threaten in the ninth minute through Clint Dempsey distance shots. However, Petr Cech could be brushed off the ball as he fell.

Five minutes later, the visitors again endanger the goalkeeper Cech. This time, Orlando Sa welcomes feedback header from Stephen Kelly is still hovering over the bar.

Chelsea writhing in the 15th minute. Juan Mata feed cooked Fernando Torres controlled with his chest and he finished with a volley. However, the direction is still appropriate to goalkeeper David Stockdale.

Daniel Sturridge effort moments later also was fruitless. Kick from outside the box do not meet the target.

Fulham next turns to spread threats. Moussa Dembele expertly avoid sliding Romeu and dodge from David Luiz, he then fired a low shot that was wide on the outside of Cech's goal.

Juan Mata reflected ball after getting feedback from Bosingwa looks set to go into the goal. But the score did not turn into advantages for the host because of Stephen Kelly menanduknya right in front of goal.

Chelsea immediately kicked off early in the second half. And just two minutes of the game running the Blues managed to kick through the Fulham goalkeeper Juan Mata. At Stamford Bridge public 47 minutes after the Fulham goal finally rumbled torn. Punt provided by Fernando Torres, the skin round leading to the lower right side of the goal can be driven without goalkeeper David Stockdale. Chelsea went 1-0 up.

Chelsea's superiority over Fulham was just last nine minutes. Goals against Chelsea created following the penetration carried out Bryan Ruiz on the right side. Success deceive Jose Bosingwa in the penalty box, he then sent a horizontal feed into the penalty box.

The ball is rolling in the grass broom crow on John Terry and could not be reached until Petr Cech. Dempsey managed to deflect into the net after defeating David Luis in the struggle for the ball.

Furthermore, Chelsea continued to dominate the game with the attack. In 63 minutes of Chelsea's neat cooperation in the heart of Fulham's defense ended with a kick that curved Sturridge can still be pushed goalkeeper. A moment later backheel Malouda continued feedback is still Terry's header hit the foot of Stockdale.

On 75 minutes Drogba free alone in the penalty box! Oo, from a difficult angle shot by goalkeeper Stockdale easy.

In the rest of the game Stockdale made at least three important rescue, including brushed off the ball a headlong Raul Meireles, as well as header and Didier Drogba's free kick. Stockdale was finally forced the glories of Chelsea satisfied with a 0-0 draw.

Teams Line-up:

Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, David Luiz, Ashley Cole, José Bosingwa (Paulo Ferreira '81), Oriol Romeu, Frank Lampard ('62 Florent Malouda), Raul Meireles, Juan Mata, Fernando Torres, Daniel Sturridge ('71 Didier Drogba)

Fulham: David Stockdale, Brede Hangeland, Philippe Senderos, John Arne Riise, Stephen Kelly, Clint Dempsey, Moussa Dembele, Danny Murphy, Kerim Frei, Bryan Ruiz, Orlando Sa ('83 Pajtim Kasami)

The match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in the Premier League did not produce a winner. The Lilywhites and the Blues had to settle for sharing a single point after they drew 1-1.

The match at White Hart Lane on Thursday (22/12/2011) , walking in the tempo is. Both teams played cautiously and try to minimize errors.

Spurs' first lead in the early minutes goal by Emmanuel Adebayor. But, not long ago, Chelsea returned through Daniel Sturridge.

A draw is not changing the position of the two teams in the standings. Spurs are still in third place with 35 points from 16 parties, while the Chelsea one strip at the bottom with 33 points from 17 matches.

Summary of The Match

The home side immediately hit since the kick-off. By relying on the speed of Gareth Bale on the left side, they repeatedly endanger the Chelsea goal.

Spurs finally reap the first goal in the eighth minute. After snatch the ball from Chelsea, Bale ran combing the left side of the field before sending the horizontal feed to the mouth of the goal. There already exist Adebayor, who managed to conquer Petr Cech with a flick off.

Three minutes later, Chelsea had a golden opportunity to equalize. After long-range shot blocked Juan Mata Brad Friedel, Sturridge failed to maximize the ball rebounds. Kick bounced.

Chelsea finally back at minute 23. Sturridge this time no longer make mistakes and he succeeded in converting Ashley Cole's cross from the left side into goals.

Six minutes later, the visitors almost turned excel. Exploiting cross from the right side of Jose Bosingwa, Didier Drogba controls the ball with his chest before unleashing a volley. But, the ball still hit the goalpost.

In the final minutes of the first half, Adebayor effort did not produce a goal. His left foot shot can still be secured by Cech.

Ramires throw a good chance early in the second half. Stabbed himself in the Spurs penalty box, he could not send the ball into the goal for first tembaknya space covered by Friedel.

Chelsea goalkeeper Adebayor back in the 59th minute. But, his goal disallowed because the Togo striker was first considered offside.

Opportunities to obtain Sandro in the 68th minute had not led to goals. Utilize his header was wide ebuah corner.

Five minutes later, Sturridge again tried his luck through a shot along the ground. Friedel still spry secure the arrival of the ball.

Spurs' best two chances in the second half were born in the 85th minute. The first shot through Sandro that can still be denied by Cech, flick through the next melee William Gallas is still widening.

Two minutes later, Ramires was again unable to maximize opportunities. In this position terkawal, his header was sideways.

Oriol Romeu also effort was fruitless. Kicking distance away still leading to a side of the net Friedel.

In injury time, Adebayor almost brought Spurs the lead again. Faced with Cech, he managed to conquer the Czech Republic's goalkeeper. But, still there was John Terry who wanted to deflect the ball into the goal.

Until the referee Howard Webb blew the long whistle, no longer a goal is created. Spurs 1, Chelsea 1.

Team Line-up:
Tottenham: Friedel, Walker, Gallas, King, Assou-Ekotto, Modric, Parker, Sandro, Bale, Adebayor, Van der Vaart (Pavlyuchenko 46 ')

Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic (Ferreira 33 '), Terry, Cole, Ramires, Mikel (Romeu 45'), Meireles, Sturridge, Drogba (Torres 78 '), Eye

Chelsea failed to maintain its superiority when they travel to Wigan Athletic. Goals host when the game three minutes remaining to force the Blues came home with one point of playing 1-1.

In the game do the DW Stadium on Saturday (12/17/2011) , Chelsea went ahead through Daniel Sturridge in the 59th minute. Victory seemed to be obtained of the Blues, until finally Jordi Gomez, goalkeeper Petr Cech when the game three minutes remaining.

The draw is slowing efforts to continue surging Chelsea rose to near the top of the standings. Protege Andre Villas-Boas now has 32 points, four points adrift of Manchester United in second place.

Chelsea can even be displaced by Tottenham Hotspur if the Lilywhites, who now have 31 points, can reap the maximum points over Sunderland tonight.
The game

Chelsea  start pressing Wigan defense after the referee started the game. But that does not mean because Frank Lamprd cs always failed when trying to break into the penalty box.

The first chance for the visitors came from John Terry. Pierce far into the future, Terry fired a long distance still deviated to the right side of goal. On 23 minutes Chelsea again threatened by long-range shot. This time the goalkeeper blocked kick Oriol Romeu Al Habsi flopping down.

Wigan was not without opportunities. Began to rise after minute 30, the best chance the host came in the 40th minute when kicking Victor Moses Branislav Ivanovic hit the right hand in front of goal. But the referee did not give Wigan a penalty for the incident.

Moses returned before halftime had a chance through Moses. This time he failed to grab the ball passing in front of the penalty box after fed from the left side.

Second-half run more exciting with both teams out to build an attack. Wigan had two early chances when Moses's kick hit the outside netting Chelsea goalkeeper Jordi Gomez and effort can still be muted Petr Cech.

In the 59th minute the score changed to 1-0 to Chelsea. Starting from Ashley Cole's long ball in center field, Sturridge managed to master the ball perfectly in the penalty box. He then hard kick off the nest in the Wigan goalkeeper.

The host immediately reacted to these goals, long-range shot Figueroa in 63 minutes should be pushed over Cech with difficulty. About 10 minutes later Di Santo waste the opportunity to equalize, his shot towards goal that has been left Cech is not a goal because the ball was intercepted by Branislav Ivanovic head.

Pressure being waged for the sake of Wigan pressure finally paid off, precisely on 87 minutes. Starting from a puncture in the right side of Chelsea's defense that gave rise to chaos in the penalty box, Gomez had struck the ball into the empty goal.

1-1 score lasted until the referee blew the long whistle.


Teams Line-up:

Wigan: Ali Al Habsi, Antol n Alcaraz, James McCarthy, Gary Caldwell, Maynor Figueroa, Ronnie Stam, Mohamed Diame, David Jones ('72 Hugo Rodallega), Victor Moses, Jordi G Mez, Conor Sammon ('73 Franco Di Santo)

Chelsea: Petr Cech, John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Bosingwa Jos, Oriol Romeu (Kalou 45), Frank Lampard, Raul Meireles, Juan Mata ('66 Obi Mikel), Didier Drogba, Daniel Sturridge (Malouda '80)

Chelsea become the first team to defeat Manchester City incised in the league this season. Had left earlier, the Blues won 2-1 at The Citizens duel that ended with a minus one player.

In the action at Stamford Bridge on Monday (12/12/2011) , City winning quick goal by Mario Balotelli in the 2nd minute. Raul Meireles scored the equalizing position in the 33rd minute, before Frank Lampard's penalty in the 83rd minute to make his team win.

City should end the game with 10 players due in mid-second round, Gael Clichy sent off after receiving two yellow cards.

With this defeat City failed to widen the distance again with Manchester United in the second position. They are now 38 points from 15 games and only two points ahead of Manchester United.

While Chelsea got into the 3rd position with 31 points from the same amount of action.

The game

Just two minutes City was able to move Sergio Aguero who escaped from the convoy of three Chelsea players, he then send feedback to the Balotelli breakthrough.

Escaped the offside trap, Balotelli dribbled into the penalty box and outwit Branislav Ivanovic and Petr Cech, before the goalkeeper.

In the 10th minute City Aguero almost double the advantage. Got the ball from Balotelli, Aguero won the duel with Ashley Cole and release the right leg kick. The result? The ball is still sideways to the left of goal.

Didier Drogba in the 25th minute Joe Hart toughness test. Targeting a narrow angle he fired a hard shot but Hart could still brushed it off and fruitful Korner.

Chelsea finally equalized in the 33rd minute after being repeatedly tried to dismantle the defenses City. Beginning a long ball into the right wing received Sturridge.

Gael Clichy who could not overshadow Sturridge Sturridge off guard and crossing into the face of goal. Meireles came seized with a half-volley kick that found the net Hart.

Until halftime score remained 1-1.

Three second-half minutes walk Sturridge goal City have a chance of harm. Receiving the ball in the penalty box, he controlled the ball for a moment before unleashing a shot that still hovers over the bar.

City had to play with 10 men on 57 minutes when Clichy received a second yellow card, after breaking Ramires in the penalty box.

Nine minutes before the fight was over Chelsea awarded a penalty following a handball Joleon Lescott. Lampard is entered as a substitute successfully convert a goal. Chelsea back ahead 2-1.

2-1 score remained emblazoned on the scoreboard until the 90th minute the fight was over.

Team Line-up:

Chelsea: Cech: Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Romeu, Meireles (Lampard 73 '); Sturridge (Mikel 87'), Drogba, Eye (84 'Malouda)

Man City: Hart; Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott (Dzeko 85 '), Clichy; Yaya Toure, Barry; Milner, Silva (De Jong 75'), Balotelli; Aguero (Kolo Toure 63 ')

Chelsea not only ensure qualifying for the Champions League last 16 but also qualify as group winners, capitalized, 3-0 victory over Valencia.

At Stamford Bridge, Tuesday  (12/06/2011) , Didier Drogba appeared to be a hero wins 'The Blue' thanks to two goal against El Che.

Drogba's first goal was born in the early minutes of the game. Ramires makes Chelsea a 2-0 lead, before Drogba and Valencia goalkeeper in the second half of the fight.

With these results, Chelsea finish the group phase with a collection of 11 points, one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen are offset Genk 1-1. Chelsea went away as winners of Group E. While Valencia should be satisfied with a ticket to the Europa League round of 32, with previous Genk scene has certainly thrown from the European stage.


The game

Chelsea immediately pressing since the early minutes. Drogba release bait into the direction of Meireles who immediately fired, although Alves still right position to catch the ball.

Immediate goal came in the third minute. The eye receiving the ball on the right side of goal, then pass toward Drogba, who was in front of goal. After processing the ball, Drogba is apt to send the ball to make Chelsea winning 1-0.

Valencia hit back in five minutes. From a quick attack, Jordi Alba controlled the ball on the left. Alba punt that still hit the goalpost Chelsea.

In ten minutes, Cech was forced to stretch the body to ward off long-distance kick Albelda. Valencia continued to press, although a corner kick after that do not produce anything.

Chelsea got a free kick from 33 meters distance to the wicket after Meireles violated Costa in the 18th minute. Eye on the fence kick and Valencia players left the pitch.

Chelsea doubled their advantage on 22 minutes. Drogba sent a breakthrough that can be pursued cleverly Ramires. He then sent the ball past Alves.

Sturridge managed to find a gap in the defense of Valencia. But his shot then still on the Valencia players and fruitful only corner kick.

Three minutes into the second half, Chelsea get a free kick within 31 yards toward the goal. Drogba took the free kick that sent the ball though his shot was wide of the target.

Valencia threaten from a free kick. After failing Cech pushed over, the ball wildly forwarded Feghouli try to kick volleyball. The ball was still rising.

Cech on 62 minutes stretched to ward off a circular kick Feghouli away. Cech was able to ward off the ball out of the park.

From a quick counter-attack, Drogba managed to control the ball and then ran to the wicket with a Valencia player shadowing. Win exchanging blows with the guards, kick Drogba has not been right on target.

At 76 minutes, Drogba finally found the target. Send feedback breakthrough eye sniper with Drogba successfully completed with a cold.

Team Line-up:

Chelsea: 1-Petr Cech; 2-Branislav Ivanovic, 26-John Terry, 4-David Luiz, 3-Ashley Cole; 7-Ramires (John Obi Mikel 65 '), 16-Raul Meireles, 6-Oriel Romeu, 10 - Juan Mata (Florent Malouda 83 '); 23-Daniel Sturridge, 11-Didier Drogba (Fernando Torres 78').

Valencia: 1-Diego Alves; 12-Antonio Barragan, 4-Adil Rami, 18-Victor Ruiz, 22-Jeremy Mathieu, 17-Jordi Alba (Aritz Aduritz 55 '); 6-David Albelda, 8-Sofiane Feghouli (Pablo Hernandez 65 '), 24-Tino Costa (Daniel Parejo 77'); 7-Jonas, 9-Roberto Soldado.

Newcastle United against Chelsea game last cons exciting with both teams creating many chances. Out as the winner of the match is the Blues, with a striking score 3-0.

In St. James Park on Saturday (03/12/2011) ,Newcastle and Chelsea both played open since the early minutes. The result is an exciting game to watch where many opportunities are created.

But in the end the Magpies had to admit the guests winning. Didier Drogba goals made at halftime ahead and Salomon Kalou at the end of the second half as well as the ultimate goal scored by Daniel Sturridge in the period of injury time to finally give the visitors victory.

These three points lead 'The Blue' climbed into the top three standings with 28 points. But they still may be displaced because most teams have not menjalai match in week 14 this.

For Newcastle this is their second defeat of the season. Previously Fabricio et al Collocini subject over Manchester City with a score of 3-1. While Newcastle dropped one rung to number five.



The game

The first opportunity came from Newcastle in the fourth minute when Demba Ba is likely escaped the offside trap to catch bait breakthrough in the face of the penalty box. But he fell because of violated David Luis, who became the last defender Chelsea. From this incident the referee Luis presents only a yellow card.

In the 13th minute to gift Chelsea a penalty following a breach of Daniel Sturridge in the forbidden box, but the Blues failed to take advantage into goals. Forward as executor of Frank Lampard directing the ball into the right side, Tim Krul is able to read it and brushed off the ball. The skin round then hit the pole and menjau from the goal.

Sturridge back stabbed in the left side of the Newcastle defense in minute 22 after the bait can be measured from Juan Mata. He entered the penalty box and fired a shot when faced with the keeper, no goal is created because the ball can be secured Krul.

Two minutes later turns Petr Cech struggling secure the net. Threats against the Blues came when Demba Ba with acrobatics hull deflect the ball in front of goal. Demba Ba subsequent efforts failed to bear fruit also scored, his header from the middle of the penalty box this time countered the goalposts.

Krul finally had to give up his goal burst in the 38th minute. This time he gave up through Didier Drogba's header. Juan Mata to be creators of these goals. He cleverly find space to receive the throw-in to remove the bait to Drogba in the penalty box. Operand is measurable headlong Drogba with full power and sank into the top side of the wicket.

Four minutes before the break Chelsea almost added advantage, this time back through Sturridge. But for the third time in this match Krul able to break the England international striker's effort.

The first opportunity in the second half is owned Drogba on 52 minutes, he missed a ball into the goal despite the free-standing at the far post. Three minutes later Drogba almost made even an own goal, a header when the ball actually block a corner kick hit the crossbar.

Shola Ameobi! Picked up the ball that fails to disposed of properly by Cech, Shola fired a shot from close range. But he was lucky, the skin round John Terry dumped right on the goal line.

Crossbar against Newcastle really in this fight, in 81 minutes Shola hard kick into the net therefore fails. Sammy made an effort rebound goal failed to lead because it can be saved Cech.

Sturridge really frustrated by Krul. In 81 minutes he had a chance even though both were returned raw one-on-one duel.

Eventually turned into a 2-0 score in 89 minutes. This goal stems from the puncture Fernando Torres on the left side. Can escort when entering the penalty box, El Nino release bait at Salomon Kalou. Kalou was denied by Krul kick, but the ball still went into the goal.

Period entered the second minute of injury time when Chelsea could be added advantage. After repeated failed Sturridge Newcastle finally able to break down the goal, the kick to the far post terarahnya change position so 3-0.

Teams Line-up:

Chelsea: Tim Krul, Fabricio Coloccini ('28 James Perch), Steven Taylor, Ryan Taylor, Danny Simpson, Danny Guthrie, Yohan Cabaye, Peter Lövenkrands (Sammy Ameobi '71), Gabriel Obertan, Demba Ba, Hatem Ben Arfa ('45 Shola Ameobi)

Newcastle United: Petr Cech, John Terry, David Luiz, Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic, Oriol Romeu, Frank Lampard ('61 Raul Meireles), Ramires, Juan Mata ('75 Salomon Kalou), Didier Drogba (Torres '79), Daniel Sturridge