It seemed less feeble than a whimper. Folks at Stamford Bridge weren't accustomed to this. The last time they had witnessed such a clinical and comprehensive battering of their team was a tad back in 2002. All that Chelsea could muster to Sunderland's 9 shots on target was a paltry 3 shots. Few might notice that Chelsea's titles have always ridden on a fantastic opening time - Chelsea collected 15 from 5 games in the early days of the league. However, what I would draw attention to in this is the despicable lack of a comeback spirit that they seem to inevitably carry.
A look at some interesting stats.
Last season, Chelsea lost 1 game at home, and 5 games away. Chelsea's results read: Tottenham 2 - 1, Man city 4-2, Everton 2-1, Mancity 2-1, Villa 2-1, Wigan 3-1
And their Champions league debacle to Inter Milan is well known. I ain't taking up stats during the Jose Mourinho time. Chelsea, in Ancelotti's season have never been the kings of comeback. Barring Ancelotti's Champions League triumphs, his Milan has won the Scudetto only once. I am somehow tempted to ask if this mix is indeed a recipe for disaster. In spite of Chelsea scoring so many goals last season, they managed to beat Man United to the title only by a point. This isn't the stuff or spirit of Champions that they claim to possess.
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