Our fifth successive premier league victory came this Sunday against Blackpool. Still without Terry and Lampard and with Anelka we delivered again a strong performance. The game could not have started better with Kalou scoring from a corner taken by Drogba in the first minute of the game. Not long after Drogba ran inside and passed to an unmarked Malouda to tap in. From there we knew this would be a hard task to Blackpool.
After the two goals, Blackpool had a few chances and even caused Cech to make an incredible save but it didn't last long. Ashley Cole who had an amazing game, passed to Drogba to hit a first time shot into the goal, with the help of a deflection. The half wasn't over yet. Kalou ran down the right to pass the ball straight into Malouda's path to score the fourth goal.
The second half was a bit disappointing and a bit boring to be completely honest, but we kept the score and the clean sheet. Malouda was the man of the match having scored now 6 goals and top scorer of the league. He is keeping the great form from last season. I would also like to highlight two other performances:
Ashley Cole - He run the whole pitch the entire game, he was unstoppable and had an incredible game.
Ramires - The crowd stood up and clapped as he was substituted. He had a really good game, with solid passing and holding of the ball, as well as a lot of energy. Can't wait to see more of him (also, we are both Brazilians).
I like Blackpool and I hope they stay up this season. I think Holloway is a very strong manager but sometimes his attacking approach goes against him. I just read something really funny and I though I would share it with you. These is what he said after the Fulham game:
“We put on a vast tray of lasagne for the Fulham lads after the game but it wasn’t a triumph. When I went in the dressing room afterwards, only one spoonful had gone,” he smiles. “Er, probably wouldn’t have been worth £15.50.”
Now we have a big challenge next weekend when we face Manchester City away. They are a very inconsistent but they can play very well on their day, and usually they have a day against the big teams. I'm a bit scared I must admit and winning that game away would make me a lot more confident. We'll have to see. Before that we have Newcastle in the Carling Cup, and I'm watching this one in Stamford Bridge ! Let's hope we deliver a good performance. Ancelotti seams to want to play a younger team on Wednesday.
In other news, Liverpool and Man United was quite an exciting one, but Liverpool let us down. When you think they are going to get back on form and do it, they don't.
Berbatov put an incredible performance and scored a beautiful overhead kick. Unfortunate for us as if that was a draw we would be a few more points ahead. But well, that's what happens when you count on Liverpool for something. What is going on with them? Only one win in the last 5. Torres doesn't seam to be scoring even though he did create both goals yesterday. I don't know what they are going to do, but they need to change something and quick !
Well have a good week and I'll see you all again after the Newcastle game.
Mrs Footy
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