4-0

By Since66
January 17 2010

Simply stunning display of football yesterday at a rain-soaked Stamford Bridge as Chelsea went on a goal spree to remain top of the Premiership. This without Dids, Mikel, Kalou and Essien and who said Chelsea would struggle without them. Thats two games played since they have been away and Chelsea have rattled in TWELVE goals.

Boss 'Anco' described the performance as the best Chelsea have played all season and in his programme notes skipper John Terry said, "When we move the ball quickly there's not a team that can touch us."

They were both right. Chelsea were untouchable and Sunderland just couldn't cope with Chelsea's slick passing and movement. The only downside to the game was Sunderland scoring twice in the second-half, when both Ashley Cole and JT were absent after being substituted at half-time.

For me, we need a leader in the defence when JT isn't there, unfortunately there isn't anyone at the moment that can take up that challenge.

The goal glut started in the 8th minute when Anelka broke free and slid the ball home. Twenty-six minutes later Chelsea were four up after Ashley Cole, (much maligned) Malouda and Super Frank got their rewards for an exceptional performance.

Anelka, Ballack and Super Frank added the fifth, sixth and seventh in the second-half and Zenden and Darren Bent scored their consolations for The Ragged Black Cats.

Sunderland's 'keeper Fulop, despite conceding seven, pulled off a stunning flying save from an Anelka shot from 35 yards, tipping the ball onto the angle of the post and crossbar. The ball bounced down and was cleared away.

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Carvlaho, Terry (c) (Alex h/t), A Cole (Zhirkov h/t), Ballack, Belletti, Lampard, J Cole, Malouda, Anelka.

Goals: Anelka 8, 63, Malouda 16, A Cole 22, Lampard 34, 89, Ballack 52


Sunderland: Fulop, Bardsley, Cana (c), Da Silva, McCartney, Malbranque (Zenden h/t), Henderson, Meyler, Murphy (Campbell 72), Jones, Bent.

Goals: Zenden 55, Bent 90
Booked: Bardsley 65


MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/4487633/

Next Match: Preston North End (A) - Saturday 23/01/10 - FA Cup 4th Round, K.O. 12.45

Chelsea 7-2 Sunderland: Shed End 6-3 Matthew Harding

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Since 66
17/01/2010 16:19

More pictures from the game

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dixon9
17/01/2010 21:54

Champagne football! Exhibition stuff! What a way to find out if we are turning the corner or not after a blip period.

True, Sunderland did have a lot of players out - nevertheless, 7-2 is empthatic.

Ashley Cole´s goal must be a contender for goal of the month.



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dixon9
19/01/2010 19:16

This was posted up by "Corby" on the main site:

Seven goal wins--------- >

06-Nov 1997 CWC 2 2nd LEG TROMSO H W 7-1
04-Feb 1989 DIV 2 WALSALL A W 7-0
10-Nov 1979 DIV 2 LEYTON ORIENT A W 7-3
21-May 1963 DIV 2 PORTSMOUTH H W 7-0
03-Dec 1960 DIV 1 WEST BROM H W 7-1
16-Nov 1960 LC 3 DONCASTER A W 7-0
10-Oct 1960 LC 1 MILLWALL A W 7-1
25-Dec 1957 DIV 1 PORTSMOUTH H W 7-4
16-Mar 1935 DIV 1 LEEDS H W 7-1
29-Jan 1927 FAC 4 ACCRINGTON S H W 7-2
29-Oct 1910 DIV 2 LINCOLN H W 7-0
06-Apr 1907 DIV 2 CHESTERFIELD H W 7-1
03-Mar 1906 DIV 2 PORT VALE H W 7-0

There are another 21 times we've won by scoring 7 goals, mostly friendlies and a few War games. We've been beat by 7 goals 8 times, all away.... at the moment!

20-Apr 1991 DIV 1 NOTTM FOR A L 7-0
16-Dec 1978 DIV 1 MIDDLESBORO A L 7-2
15-Mar 1975 DIV 1 WOLVES A L 7-1
07-Oct 1967 DIV 1 LEEDS A L 7-0
15-Apr 1952 DIV 1 ASTON VILLA A L 7-1
07-Sep 1946 DIV 1 LIVERPOOL A L 7-4
14-Nov 1931 DIV 1 EVERTON A L 7-2
18-Nov 1905 FAC 3rd QUAL CRYSTAL PALACE A L 7-1



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Since 66
20/01/2010 15:19

I said to Since88 as we walked out after the Sunderland game that the last time we scored 7 was against Tromso (I was there and in Norway too)

Ironically because of the recent snow there were two seperate references to that game in Norway and the second leg.

Somehow they must have known



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