Chelsea on the Slide

Chelsea’s hopes of a third consecutive Premiership title dwindled still further after a dull 2-2 draw with battling Bolton, while in the meantime Manchester United were coming from behind at Goodison Park to record a glorious victory over David Moyes’ impressive Everton side. Further proof, it proof was still needed, that money can’t buy you love, respect, history, entertainment, fun, honesty or, apparently, a manager with real dignity.

By the middle of next week their Champions League dreams could also be in tatters – especially as they will have to face Liverpool, and their fans, in the intimidating atmosphere of Anfield without the influential Ricardo Carvalho, who left Stamford Bridge on crutches.