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It was in December last year that Sam Allardyce’s Bolton side came to
Stamford Bridge and put a chink in Chelsea’s Premiership armour with a
2-1 victory. Jose Mourinho will not want a repeat performance from his
table-topping players this Saturday.
As unlikely as that may sound, few thought it conceivable that a Bolton side
would win at Stamford Bridge last season. They achieved it through a bizarre
John Terry own goal in the closing minutes that just went to show the
vagaries of the game and that complacency will cost you at the highest level.
Mourinho has doubtless not heard of the word ‘complacent’. The thorough
approach of the new coach has seen Chelsea glide to the top of the table,
losing just once this season. Whilst last season’s Chelsea appeared to
always leave an ounce of doubt for their opponents to exploit; Mourinho’s
team is as ruthless and confident as any on current evidence.
Much of this is due to Arjen Robben’s positive influence on the side. When
Fulham drew level at 1-1 last weekend, the Dutchman stormed to the opposite
end of the field to restore the lead almost immediately. Robben has now
scored in each of his last four appearances and is truly a star in the making.
Not that this should detract from the efforts of his peers however.
Frank Lampard has found the form of last season and, some would say, a little
bit extra. His ability to drive the side partly explains Chelsea’s recent
resurgence. John Terry has also raised his game. Although imperious for the
past two seasons at the heart of the Blues’ defence, it says a lot for the
skipper that he is now indi spensable in a side comprised of multi-million
pound signings. His partnership with Ricardo Carvalho has developed rapidly
into a more than acceptable alternative to the Terry-William Gallas
pairing admired by so many for the past two seasons.
Bolton themselves are a top five side. Whilst not in the same bracket as
Arsenal or Chelsea, they have made steady progress under Sam Allardyce and
along with Everton can justifiably be considered the overachievers of the
Premiership. The Northeners’ game is based upon power and strength with a
blend of class from certain areas of the field.
The likes of Kevin Nolan, Gary Speed and Kevin Davies provide the gritty
side of the Bolton game, whilst Jay Jay Okocha, Ricardo Gardner and
El-Hadji Diouf provide the pace and flair. Okocha’s reputation rightly
precedes the great Nigerian and he has been one of the stars of the division
in recent years. Gardner however is less of a ‘fashionable’ name but is
certainly one to watch. The Jamaican’s pace was devastating at the Bridge
last year and Paulo Ferreira will need to be watchful this weekend.
Chelsea are unlikely to change their recent approach given its success.
Damien Duff and Robben should play off Eidur Gudjohnsen in attack, whilst
Lampard and Claude Makelele will partner either Scott Parker or Tiago in the
midfield. Terry and Carvalho should line up alongside Ferreira and Gallas
although Wayne Bridge will want his place back having played for England in
midweek.
Bolton will once again come to spoil the party. Allardyce’s game plan should
revolve heavily around the pace of El-Hadji Diouf and any set pieces that
should come the way of his men. Chelsea meanwhile will look to continue their
rich vein of form and extend their winning run to nine games. Home advantage
should inevitably tell this time around, though Robben and co. will as ever
need to be at their best to brush aside another hard working side.
Prediction: 3-0
Adam Pittard - 18 November 2004
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