Truth be told, Chelsea got what they deserved out of yesterday's game with Arsenal. I'd love to be able to sit here and tell you, like Mourinho did after the match, that Arsenal didn't try to play and imply that we were unlucky to win.
But the fact of the matter is that as the home team the onus was on Chelsea to go out and win the game, and they didn’t really do that until they were losing 1-0. As has become the way with Chelsea this season, they play within themselves and try and grind out wins by the odd goal. Those with long enough memories may think it reminds them of the Leeds team of the 1970s. That Leeds team, like Chelsea, could also play great football, had great players and indulged in gamemanship. They also ground out wins. They were never the fans’ favourites and Chelsea are rapidly becoming the same. ...
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