Archive for February 3rd, 2010

Chelsea had a chance to widen its lead over Man U and Arsenal on Tuesday but the Blues stubbed their toes in a one all draw with next to bottom feeder Hull City.

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The Blues fell behind in the 30^th minute. The Tigers Steven Mouyokolo showed some serious hoops when he out leaped several Chelsea defenders to head home the winner for a 1-0 Hull City lead.

John Terry was one of those cats that were out leaped. We can call John Terry credit card hoops.

Drogba fresh back from his African Cup campaign nailed a sizzler of a free kick from just outside the box in the 42^nd minute to tie this sucker up at one all.

This is how this baby stood.

The Blues had their chances but they couldn’t crack the stubborn Tigers “D’ for more scores.

Hull City had their chances as well but they fell by the way side as well.

No, harm no foul I guess.

Not really.

Chelsea has struggled on the road. Yes, the Blues won on the road against the Clarets last Saturday however Tuesday was another story.

Playing against next to last Hull City was a huge opportunity for the Blues to increase their lead over second place Man U to four points and third place Arsenal to eight points.

This tie keeps both the Red Devils and Gunners within striking distance.

Anything can happen over the next three and a half months.

There is a ton of futebol to be played.

Chelsea is now 6-3-3 on the road. Man U is 7-1-4, and Arsenal is 6-3-3. Last years combined total road losses between the Blues, Red Devils, and Gunners was nine.

We still have fourteen matches left.

The title will go to the team who has the best road record.

This is how it always is.

You strive for .600 on the road and .995 at home.

Chelsea has now played their make up game.

It’s a race to the finish.

The Blues are in the catbird seat with 55 points. Man U is second with 53. Arsenal is third with 49. Tottenham is fourth with 42.

Please don’t count Tottenham out of the title chase.

I have seen crazier things happen.

This happened in last years Campeonato Brasil. My team Flamengo was 15 points off the pace with two and a half months to go in the season. Mengao went on a fifteen match unbeaten string and won the title.

Yes, the basket counts, and a foul.

All us Flamenguistas were crazy and happy.

When the dust settles in the EPL Arsenal will hoist the cup.

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