Cole back for Blues

Joe Cole was recalled by Jose Mourinho as Chelsea looked for the win over Bolton which would leave them just four points away from retaining their title.

Cole’s inclusion for suspended midfielder Maniche was the only change to the Chelsea side that beat West Ham last weekend.

Arjen Robben and Shaun Wright-Phillips were on the bench as the Blues attempted to take maximum advantage of Manchester United’s shock draw with Sunderland last night.

Alex Ferguson desperately required a favour from old mate Sam Allardyce and the Bolton boss made three changes, including the return of veteran Spaniard Ivan Campo for his first start since January.

Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Ben Haim, Faye, N’Gotty, Gardner, Campo, Davies, Nolan, Speed, Vaz Te, Borgetti. Subs: Walker, Giannakopoulos, Pedersen, Okocha, Nakata.

Chelsea: Cech, Geremi, Gallas, Terry, Del Horno, Essien, Makelele, Lampard, Joe Cole, Crespo, Drogba. Subs: Cudicini, Robben, Paulo Ferreira, Wright-Phillips, Huth.

Referee: P Dowd (Staffordshire)