Chelsea fans are getting loud again following the Blues’ 1-0 victory over Bolton on Wednesday night which put to an end the team’s winless run of six straight matches. But does it mean that Chelsea are back in the English Premier League?
It looks like it is too early for Blues supporters to boast about having the last laugh in midweek by comparing Chelsea’s 1-0 victory against Bolton to Manchester United and Arsenal’s draw against Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic respectively. There is still a long way to go in the English Premier League, and the title’s defending champions need to think of cleaning up the 4-point gap that separates them from current league leaders Man United.
Besides, the Red Devils could even create a 7-point lead above fourth placed Chelsea as they have played one game less than the Blues who have reached the 19-match-day mark in the competition. Yes, confidence is a key element to success, but being realistic is also another thing that surely needs to be considered – more by pilots like Carlo Ancelotti than by ecstatic fans who will permit themselves to believe that Chelsea are truly back on track and just about to experience nothing but success in the second part of the season.
Just as the Blues only secured their second victory in their last nine English Premier League matches, Coach Ancelotti prefers not to be carried away that soon, despite remaining hopeful of a bright future for his side.
“[After a bad run] we needed to change the atmosphere [at Chelsea] and to change the trend. [Malouda’s goal] was a weight off our shoulders,” said the under-pressure manager to English magazine The Mirror.
“But, we’ll have to wait to find out if we have turned the corner because we’re still not in our best condition, confidence or atmosphere. But, [the win against Bolton] was an important step.”
To conclude, the Chelsea boss looked ahead to the year 2011 which will kick-off with a home match against Aston Villa this coming Sunday. In a simple declaration, he voiced out his wish:
“We can improve. We have to improve. And, I hope 2011 will be the same as 2010.”
Will Chelsea be celebrating glory on one, two or more podiums come the end of the 2010/2011 campaign? Die-hard Blues supporters will be quick to answer “yes” as they exalt the importance and the duty of being confident as fans. However, only time and events will tell how good or bad Chelsea would be at the end of the road this season.
Besides, the Red Devils could even create a 7-point lead above fourth placed Chelsea as they have played one game less than the Blues who have reached the 19-match-day mark in the competition. Yes, confidence is a key element to success, but being realistic is also another thing that surely needs to be considered – more by pilots like Carlo Ancelotti than by ecstatic fans who will permit themselves to believe that Chelsea are truly back on track and just about to experience nothing but success in the second part of the season.
Just as the Blues only secured their second victory in their last nine English Premier League matches, Coach Ancelotti prefers not to be carried away that soon, despite remaining hopeful of a bright future for his side.
“[After a bad run] we needed to change the atmosphere [at Chelsea] and to change the trend. [Malouda’s goal] was a weight off our shoulders,” said the under-pressure manager to English magazine The Mirror.
“But, we’ll have to wait to find out if we have turned the corner because we’re still not in our best condition, confidence or atmosphere. But, [the win against Bolton] was an important step.”
To conclude, the Chelsea boss looked ahead to the year 2011 which will kick-off with a home match against Aston Villa this coming Sunday. In a simple declaration, he voiced out his wish:
“We can improve. We have to improve. And, I hope 2011 will be the same as 2010.”
Will Chelsea be celebrating glory on one, two or more podiums come the end of the 2010/2011 campaign? Die-hard Blues supporters will be quick to answer “yes” as they exalt the importance and the duty of being confident as fans. However, only time and events will tell how good or bad Chelsea would be at the end of the road this season.
