Hiddink plays down Chelsea revival

Guus Hiddink accepts it will be an uphill battle to stop Manchester United from claiming yet another trophy in the Premier League – but has vowed Chelsea will do all they can to stop them between now and the end of the season.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2009 - 15:17

Guus Hiddink accepts it will be an uphill battle to stop Manchester United from claiming yet another trophy in the Premier League – but has vowed Chelsea will do all they can to stop them between now and the end of the season.

The Red Devils, with something short of a first-choice starting XI, beat Tottenham on penalties at Wembley yesterday to lift the Carling Cup.

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