Chelsea far from final hurdle

IF CHELSEA fans, just a week ago, sat down to compile the arguments for and against their team winning the Premier League title in 2012, they would have found it a very lopsided list as they weighed up their chances.

But after three hugely important victories in succession, things are looking a whole lot brighter.

Andre Villas-Boas’ team won away at Newcastle, at home against Valencia to secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League before Monday’s home victory against league leaders Manchester City.