Chelsea 4 - 0 Portsmouth

Chelsea Trounce Portsmouth

This was just the start new Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari wanted, and would be almost expected by someone of his stature. He does not hold back his feelings, and showed his delight through his animated gestures, when Joe Cole scored the first goal, after 12 minutes, from an accurate Michael Ballack pass.

Chelsea's second goal came in the 26th minute from a forceful Nicolas Anelka header, and the writing was on the wall for a disconsolate Portsmouth. The visitors were weak in defence, with little happening up front as the home side emphasized their superiority.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has insisted that his side produce entertaining football, and under the new manager they seem more than willing to oblige. They went three up when Frank Lampard powered home a penalty after Distin had handled just before half time.

In all fairness the Portsmouth opposition didn't amount to very much. It was a complete contrast to the side that progressed so well last season, and even showed the big boys a thing or two. This time round, new-boy Crouch hardly got a look in, and it remains to be seen how well he partners with Defoe when they meet less formidable opposition.

As if three goals to nil wasn't enough, Deco made it four for Chelsea with a superb swerving shot, in the dying minutes. It gave the out of form James no chance whatsoever, and flew home like a rifle shot.

With seemingly unlimited funds at their disposal, you would expect Chelsea to be very good to excellent. On this performance they fully lived up to such expectations, and their home record is virtually unchallenged. The battle for the Premiership title between the North and South divide has begun, and looks set to provide a football feast that will be hard to emulate anywhere in the world!

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