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Football's evil eye has averted its gaze and ­refocused on Damned ­Bluenited. Like Don Revie's Leeds, Roman Abramovich's ­Chelsea will hate being harshly judged by history. Their achievements will be buried in a landfill of ­cynicism, scorn and ­malicious glee.  

g out 50 quid a month for the privilege. Something had to give on Tuesday and the portents weren't good: ugly Stamford Bridge, ugly Chelsea, Inter – the often-thuggish team of catenaccio, Facchetti, Burgnich and now Materazzi – and, first, the inevitable extended interview with Jose Mourinho, moody black background to contrast with his grey locks, about his King's Road legacy, his legend. Pundit Graeme Souness complained about this, saying the focus should be on the teams.  

What was on John Terry's mind as he drove out of Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's defeat by Internazionale on Tuesday night, accidentally knocking over the club's deputy security manager? Judging by the interview he had just given to Sunday newspaper reporters, it was referee Wolfgang Stark, the subject of a prolonged rant, who was probably lucky not to find himself in the way of Mr and Mrs Terry's 4x4. A year ago, after going out of the Champions' League semi-final to Andres Iniesta's last-minute goal f  

José Mourinho returned to make one last mark on Chelsea 's history. It is, to be precise, an ugly blot in the annals of the club. Internazionale ensured that they would be eliminated from the Champions League as early as the last 16 for the first time since 2006.  

Chelsea travel to face Blackburn looking to keep pace with Arsenal and Manchester United in the race for the EPL trophy. Chelsea still have a match in hand on Arsenal and Manchester United but will want to keep pace with three points from the match. After being knocked out the Champions League, they can focus on the FA Cup and Premier League.  

Back Drogba first goalscorer @ [4.6]; Lay Blackburn +1.5 goals @ [1.58]; Back Over 2.5 goals @ [1.93]. For six out of the past seven seasons, Chelsea have returned victorious from a visit to Ewood Park, home to a Blackburn Rovers side which has this year been totally reliant on its form in Lancashire. So an intriguing contest awaits. Big Sam's safety first tactics coming up against Carlo Ancelotti's desperate need to stick in the title race with a hard-fought away win.  

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United can open the door to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title by slaying their recent Liverpool jinx. Liverpool have won the last three meetings with their biggest rivals, and despite struggling this season, will travel to Old Trafford on Sunday buoyed by memories of how they took United apart in a 4-1 win at the Theatre of Dreams last season. Buoyed as well from trouncing Lille 3-0 on Thursday to qualify for the Europe League quarterfinals.  

Allardyce - his Blackburn side can shock Chelsea. Liverpool have rumbled their way into a spot of form as they prepare to travel along the East Lancs Road on Sunday. They followed up a thumping 4-1 victory over Portsmouth on Monday night with a win against Lille that secured their Europa League progress 72 hours later.  

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United can open the door to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title by slaying their recent Liverpool jinx this weekend. Liverpool have won the last three meetings with their biggest rivals, and despite struggling this season, will travel to Old Trafford on Sunday buoyed by memories of how they took United apart in a 4-1 win at the Theatre of Dreams last season. Buoyed as well from trouncing Lille 3-0 on Thursday to qualify for the Europe League qua

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