Jon Mcleod
Andrew MacdougallChelsea reaffirm title credentials
To what extent can one game inform you about the destination of the title fought out over by 38 encounters? Often no more than any other.
Chelsea’s systematic demolition of Middlesbrough, however, retains significance beyond the three points gathered and the - even if it was followed by Liverpool’s dramatic comeback against Wigan, Arsenal’s less dramatic but as engaging comeback against Everton and Manchester United’s win against West Brom.
Boro offered little threat and even little resistance, but a injury savaged Chelsea team swatted them away with disdain. It not only does this prove the resolve within the camp but demonstrates the extent of quality in the squad - even Kalou is hitting form.
Man U will fight, it is what they do under Ferguson, but Chelsea are looking stronger than ever.
They are developing a belief that not only boosts the team but destroys others. An inevitable momentum is beginning to emanating out of Stamford Bridge and could in time invade the thoughts of opponents and rivals like a plague.
Chelsea’s systematic demolition of Middlesbrough, however, retains significance beyond the three points gathered and the - even if it was followed by Liverpool’s dramatic comeback against Wigan, Arsenal’s less dramatic but as engaging comeback against Everton and Manchester United’s win against West Brom.
Boro offered little threat and even little resistance, but a injury savaged Chelsea team swatted them away with disdain. It not only does this prove the resolve within the camp but demonstrates the extent of quality in the squad - even Kalou is hitting form.
Man U will fight, it is what they do under Ferguson, but Chelsea are looking stronger than ever.
They are developing a belief that not only boosts the team but destroys others. An inevitable momentum is beginning to emanating out of Stamford Bridge and could in time invade the thoughts of opponents and rivals like a plague.
