Did anybody watch the Chelsea vs Liverpool game last night? I don't know about you but I thought that was one of the best games I've ever watched. I don't think anybody expected the two teams to go at eachother like that as most of their games over the past 2 or 3 years have been 0-0's or 1-0's. So to see them actually play football was awesome.
Liverpool had nothing to lose and it was a credit to them that they got the first 2 goals back. But Chelsea showed for probably the first time this season what quality football they can play by coming back from 2 goals down then back from 4-3 to 4-4. I still have no respect for them because of the way they play sometimes, like they are getting relegated and will settle for a 1-0 win from a long ball to Drogba. But if they keep trying to play with such freedom, then my respect for them may grow...... MAY..... if they can shake of the last cobwebs of Mourinho's rigid 'winning without risking' philosophy.
Chelski....
The key to there success?.......... little guy called Michael Essien.... he allows Lampard, Ballack, Malouda, Kalou to do whatever the hell they want. But i'm sorry, Ballack is one of the most overrated players ever seen. I hate Lampard only because he doesn't perform for England if I'm honest, and that to me says that once taken out of his Chelsea zone, he's lost.
But for Chelsea he is, unfortunately, key to nearly every goal they get.
But Ballack is terrible, he's never looked convincing, even with 2 or 3 yard passes, and then he strides up for 40yard freekicks like he's could only ever score, and is surprised and angry when the ball meets the face of some poor father of 3 in the crowd. Terrible player, and should be shipped back to Bayern Munich ASAP.
Last night was a good showpiece for English football though, and demonstrates how far ahead the English teams are at the moment. But much like the economy, football will have highs and lows, and I don't think domination by English clubs will carry on forever. Remember when Real Madrid and Zidane were untouchable? Or when AC Milan and Maldini would never concede a goal? I don't think Chelsea and Lampard will be as consistent in 5 years, Abramovich will have found a new handbag by then..........
The sad thing is I think chelsea would have improved independently of the sugar daddy effect. Gaining entry to the Champions League was acheived by Hasselbaink and Gudjohnsen, with a younger Lampard beginning to pull the strings in midfield. I don't think they will ever get a team as good as they had then, because I believe when the money has left Stamford Bridge, so will all but two of the players. Leaving Frank Lampard, John Terry, and unfortunately guys.... Ray Wilkins......... lucky Chelsea
Anyway, enough rambling. Want some quality football? Switch on Arsenal vs Villareal tonight, viasat sport in Sweden, Sky Sports 1/2/extra in England, live from Emirates Stadium, North London.
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