Chelsea’s season so far has been good with 37 points in 16 Premiership games. New coach Carlo Ancelotti has managed to get Chelsea back on track after 2 seasons with no premier league success. Today they took on Portsmouth who is fighting for the life in the Premiership. Chelsea was forced to win to stay clear of Manchester United in the top of the table. Furthermore, Chelsea has to win their December games as 4 players will departure for African Nation Cup in January. These players are top striker Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou, Mickael Essien and John Obi Mikel.

Portsmouth and Burnley played the early match Saturday afternoon. Portsmouth desperately needed a win as the only had collected 7 points in 14 games before today’s match. After a Good start to the season with a home win against Manchester United Burnley are getting closer and closer to the relegation and therefore also needed a win against the Premiership’s poorest side.