“We want it to materialise”, Hiddink told Chelsea TV.
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Chelsea, which fired Jose Mourinho last month, is six points above the relegation zone in 14th place, ahead of matches against Everton and Arsenal. “It was a tough game with them playing only long balls, [playing for] second balls, trying to provoke players”, he said, as reported by Sky Sports. “But we have to win all the games at home at least”. “You need to average 2.8 points per match – so you have to win your games at home”. He has contributed only one goal and two assists since Chelsea’s last meeting with West Brom 18 Premier League games ago; while there can be no questioning Pedro’s talent and pedigree, it is clear that English football has not yet seen the best of him. One of the biggest statements from Chelsea that they are a changed side came in their impressive 3-0 away win at Crystal Palace.
“Both sides were going towards the edge so I think it was okay”. The clubs have been cited for failing to control their players during a tense 2-2 draw under lights at Stamford Bridge.
Only Everton looked like scoring: Bryan Oviedo side-footed wide, Romelu Lukaku cut through the defense but struck off-target, and Kevin Mirallas’ effort was pushed away by Thibaut Courtois.
The contest was charged with intensity as West Brom managed to frustrate a fragile Blues outfit successfully.
“That is the position we are in at the moment”. “They are provoking as well”.
“But we have to keep on fighting”.
Costa has struggled to hit the same heights of his maiden campaign at Stamford Bridge, where he finished with 21 goals in 37 appearances for the Blues en route to claiming the Premier League title. We were a bit fortunate. Tyias Browning, Tony Hibbert, James McCarthy, Seamus Coleman, Steven Naismith and Tom Cleverley are all out of action. Seamus Coleman (calf) and James McCarthy (groin) are unavailable.
This is an awkward fixture to predict as though Hiddink continues an unbeaten start as interim manager, Everton do not know when they are defeated.
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But Terry converted after a late bombardment, to the fury of the visitors after seven minutes’ stoppage time had been signalled by the fourth official, to earn a scarcely believable point.
