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Chelsea have been the pace-setters in the Premier League this season. And if this trend continues, Chelsea will be the runaway winners, without any serious competition.
Typical of Mourinho teams. Chelsea have shown the resilience, determination and energy to be the winners. They have just the right blend of youth and experience, defence and attack and above all, the all conquering, Jose Mourinho.
In Mourinho’s last stint in England, we had seen how Chelsea were runaway winners, never giving their opponents any chance. This season may just be a replay of that one. That team boasted of arguably the best defensive midfielder, Claude Makelele.
Matic has been tremendous this season
And in this season, it’s his nemesis, Nemanja Matic. Towering over even the likes of Yaya Toure, he has proved just why he can play the lead role in Chelsea’s run for the title.
In Matic’s day, he can dominate over any midfielder in the world. And thus, he allows his partner, new signing, Cesc Fabregas the right to go forward and play his natural game. He pulls the strings during Chelsea’s transition from defence to attack. An ardent reader of the game, Matic is also a beautiful passer.
Bought in the winter transfer window, last season, he has seamlessly dovetailed with Fabregas, making arguably, the best midfield pairing in the Premier League.
This Chelsea team also boasts of the likes of last season’s Young Player award winner, Eden Hazard. This little Belgian deft skills and trickery have put the toughest of critics in their WOW-mode. Add a little bit of finishing to him, and he would be running for the Balloon d’Or.
The partnership of Diego Costa and Fabregas
Another key feature in this Chelsea squad is Diego Costa. He has been rampant already this season.
And there has been a startling understanding between Costa and Fabregas. Costa when he is fit, is the ultimate traditional striker and he has shown that. Giving the likes of Skrtel and Kompany the run of their lives.
Oscar has been out of the limelight up till this time. But he is also another important peg in this Chelsea tent. He has been wonderful in attack but also has been extra man when the team has lost possession.
This Chelsea team has found the perfect combination for success. And with a team this young, it maybe the right mix for success for years to come. Last season, critics said Mourinho’s is gonna park the bus.
But little did the know that he was going to drive the bus at full speed against his opponents. So if you are into betting, go for Chelsea.
