In the remaining six games, Chelsea have to face one of the toughest rivals, Manchester United that still on the top of Barclays English Premier League table with 72 points. Playing at Old Trafford, the club owned by Russian businessmen, Roman Abrahamovic must capitalize on two big advantages. The first one is the absence of Wayne Rooney, an attacker with the most goals in United's had ankle injury after defeated against FC Hollywood at the Allianz Arena. The second advantage is the United players were in not fit condition after played in the European Champion League match a few days ago. Unfortunately, Chelsea's record at Old Trafford was not good. From 67 times to play at Old Trafford, the Blues won only 18 times, the series 22 times and lost 27 times. Last season, they must accepted defeat 3-0 after Nemanja Vidic, Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov scored each one goal.
The next opponent is Bolton Wanderers. Chelsea has a good record, especially when they played against Bolton at Stamford Bridge. Moreover, the Blues are now only focused on the Premier League and FA Cup. However Bolton can still make it difficult for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad because they are motivated to avoid relegation. Chelsea have won 22 times a game, the series 13 times and lost 11 times in 46 meetings with Bolton at Stamford Bridge. Last season they beat Bolton with big score, 4-0.
Chelsea also then have to face London rivals with The Lily Whites. This is certainly not an easy thing, The match will play at White Hart Lane and they are very motivated to win because their target to get one last ticket of the European Champion League zone next season. Chelsea were obliged to alert because last season they lost at the White Hart Lane after Luka Modric managed 1-0 score against Petr Cech.
Stoke City is one of the opponents the Blues are quite easy, especially those playing at Stamford Bridge. From four last game, Chelsea always got three points.
The Reds are opponents who predicted Chelsea would make it difficult road to become Premier League champions this season. Because Liverpool will be played at Anfield Stadium and will fight 100% to get three points so that the target entered European Champion League next season can be achieved. Although this season, Liverpool appear disappointing but they remain hard to beat especially Fernando Torres is in best condition and last season he scored two goals.
Chelsea’s final opponents in this season is Wigan Atletic. Chelsea were obliged to be careful dealing with this club since the last meeting, they managed to won 3-1 at The Stadium DW. Fortunely, the match will be played at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea predicted will reach three points.
So with six games remaining, Can Chelsea win the Premier League championship title this season? They remain a strong candidate because they can be more focus after losing from the European Champions League title race this season.
