Chelsea prospect for the quadruple

Domestically, a treble is closing in. But on the day Chelsea can also be beaten by Arsenal, Manchester United, and yes, even Liverpool. All 3 teams have shown the ability to create chances, but have lacked good defensive performances.

While Chelsea is in the kind of form Arsenal was in at the end of their 49 unbeaten run, the match with Barcelona is looming. If any club in the world can beat Chelsea right now it would be Barcelona. With Ronaldinho, Deco and Eto’o in unconscious form we might see a classic. If Chelsea wins the Champions League they must do it by beating a team of equals. This is a 50-50 game.

The Premiership and Carling Cup are Chelsea’s best chance to win a trophy, and with both, they likely will. The League Cup is a closer call. The Champions League offers Chelsea the stiffest resistance, and is the most likely spot to have quadruple hopes to end.

While I would like to see it achieved, like I wanted to see Arsenal get 50 wins, I still think it unlikely.