Anelka the hero for Blues in rain-drenched conditions

Chelsea ensured it was many happy returns for manager Luiz Felipe Scolari with a confident victory at Blackburn to send them back to the top of the Barclays Premier League table.

Anelka the hero for Blues in rain-drenched conditions
Sun, 09 Nov, 2008 - 15:46

Blackburn 0 Chelsea 2

Chelsea ensured it was many happy returns for manager Luiz Felipe Scolari with a confident victory at Blackburn to send them back to the top of the Barclays Premier League table.

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