Chelsea step ladder

Chelsea step ladder more stable towards the Premier League champions this season. It followed the Blues 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge, London, yesterday morning (14 / 4). John Terry et al are now four points ahead (77-73) for Manchester United with four games remaining.

Chelsea still will be leading three points if Arsenal win the match for Tottenham Hotspur this morning (15 / 4). Gap with its rivals had become Chelsea's advantage in the hunt for the title.

"Titel Premier League is getting closer. But we must remain focused and maintain this positive trend until the 38th match (last, Red)," said Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Chelsea, told Reuters.

"We had four games that are not easy. We're still going away to Tottenham (17 / 4) and travel to Liverpool (2 / 5). We must fight," continued the coach from the Italian.

Ancelotti ogah conceited though Chelsea on the verge of a champion. Digaet coach of AC Milan who were also not moved provocation United coach Sir Alex Ferguson claimed that Chelsea deserve to be champions. The statement was believed to be the psychological war efforts launched by Ferguson.

Now, the condition is almost a reality. Chelsea have struggled to conquer Bolton. Showing trident-Nicolas Anelka, Salomon Kalou Didier Drogba early matches, Chelsea must wait until the 43rd minute to score a goal.

Anelka mengakkhiri kemandulannya over 14 matches. Starting from crossing Drogba, the striker's 31-year free ball to beat goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen. Until the fight broke up, Anelka scored the only one who created the game 40,539 spectators who witnessed it.

"Bolton are not easy opponents. They played well and continue to put pressure on us for 90 minutes. We had 21 shots on goal and the opponent did not have at all. In fact, we are only able to score one goal," explained Ancelotti on ESPN.

Drogba admitted the game against Bolton gives heavy pressure for his team. Ivory Coast's bomber must be willing to even consistency scored on four previous games finally stopped.

"We've been through a difficult period when beating Manchester United earlier this month (won 2-1 at Old Trafford on April 3, 2010, Red). As long as we continue to achieve victory in the match remaining, everything will be fine," said Drogba was quoted as saying The Daily Mail.

For Bolton, was the fourth defeat in five matches last. The Trotters-called Bolton-still not safe from relegation noose. Ranked 15th with 32 points from 34 matches, Bolton closed to within five points with only the red zone.

Portsmouth, which has so far been confirmed down to the Championship next season. Conversely, two teams from the Championship has ensured himself participated in the Premier League next season. Namely, Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion (WBA).