Another of Bruce's bargain discoveries, the Egyptian Zaki, threatened to penetrate the Chelsea defence with a number of second-half surges forward from the left. But Ricardo Carvahlo held firm in front of Cech and Chelsea, who destroyed Portsmouth la....
midfielder Michael Essien has recovered from a calf injury and starts at the expense of Jon Mikel Obi in boss Luiz Felipe Scolari's only change from the team that walloped Portsmouth.
A mass dance workshop is planned in Portsmouth, the Halle orchestra will give a free outdoor performance in Manchester and in Cumbria mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington will lead a group to scale Scafell Pike and fly the Olympic handover flag.
has joined Portsmouth on a year-long loan.
But a brighter performance against Portsmouth, capped by a goal, suggests the Frenchman's confidence could be blossoming again.
This has been his first week of football training and if he carries on in the way he has been doing then we'll take him to Portsmouth on Monday and maybe put him on the bench.
The Portsmouth boss believes the chance to lead a team into the London Olympics would be an unbelievable honour.
Premier League account with a comprehensive 4-0 home victory over Portsmouth
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