Preston 0-2 Chelsea

Well that was job done at Preston at the weekend. The only downside to the game was Belletti and Lampard's injuries that they picked up. It was a very professional performance from the lads in what could of been a difficult tie away from home. As I said previously in my match preview it was Darren Ferguson's first game at home in charge as manager and it was no easy game.

But I think you have to agree we made it look easy. Ok Preston fans don't get me wrong, you had a fantastic chance to level it up at 1-1 towards the end of the second half..but apart from that you didn't really have another look in.

We looked solid and played our possession football. Preston couldn't cope with our movement for the whole 90 minutes. As expected they were up for the game and got in our faces to their credit, but our class and quality showed in the end.

For me once again Deco started off with his recent standards, losing the ball, getting bustled off of the ball etc. But, once Belletti went off injured and he was moved to the Anchor man role he played really well. Granted he won't have the time and space he had in the game on Saturday in the Premier League, but on Saturday he was calm and composed and stuck to playing simple effective football.

As I predicted (should of put a bet on!) Anelka and Sturridge came up with the goals as we strolled to a 2-0 win, but let's be honest it could and should of been a whole lot more!


CAREFREE & KTBFFH EVERYONE!