Results tagged “Chelsea”

IT SHOULD be Manchester United, but Chelsea will be ready to capitalise on any mistakes.

That’s the view of ex-Chelsea star Graeme Le Saux on this weekend’s Premier League climax, which sees the two clubs both in with a shout of clinching the title.

Le Saux, speaking at the launch of the Real Man Cycling Challenge yesterday, thinks defending champions United hold the aces.

He said: “The advantage is still with Manchester United. They are effectively a point ahead with their goal difference and I don’t think they’ll slip up at Wigan.

“Chelsea are at home to Bolton and that’s not a dead cert. But the atmosphere on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, and the form of the team means they will beat Bolton, so at least they’ll finish the season giving themselves the best chance if Manchester United do slip up.”

WEST HAM’S horror show against Chelsea has threatened to derail their season, and they need to get back on track quickly.

Saturday’s (March 1) 4-0 drubbing by the Blues at Upton Park dented the Irons’ hopes of securing a UEFA Cup spot and with games running out they desperately need to start picking up points.

Manager Alan Curbishley was as disappointed as the fans after the Chelsea game, which saw ex-Hammers Frank Lampard and Joe Cole find the back of the net.

THE PREMIER League may have ambitious plans to showcase their “product” abroad but if West Ham’s latest showing was any indication they would face serious problems of quality control.

The 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday (February 23) was a turgid affair, with entertainment in short supply and Nolberto Solano’s controversial goal encapsulating a scrappy encounter.

West Ham welcomed the three points in their push for a UEFA Cup spot, although they lie seven points behind Aston Villa, who occupy the all-important sixth spot in the table.