In the end even Chelsea’s most scintillating display of a baffling campaign was overshadowed by their captain’s post-match desire to derive something off his chest. John Terry’s contribution had gone nearly unnoticed here,a first-half booking and some typically robust defending aside, while others dazzled further up the field. He would have his moment afterwards with confirmation he is to leave Chelsea in the summer. Up to then it had been the creative talents who had dazzled.
This was a brutal reminder of the gulf between the top two divisions, or even if Chelsea still loiter in 13th in the top flight,with MK Dons swatted aside with ease and Guus Hiddink’s team revelling in the space afforded them by cowed opponents. A proper test awaits in the final 16 when Manchester City visit Stamford Bridge. “That is already a final,” offered the interim manager on the challenge to come. What is encouraging, and at least,is that his team have finally come into some form. Nine games unbeaten, they can afford to watch to the instant future with some optimism.
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Source: theguardian.com