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John Terry’s week of turmoil ended with a measure of consolation as he helped Chelsea return to the Premier League summit and apply a potentially fatal blow to Arsenal’s title ambitions.
Terry, stripped of the England captaincy by coach Fabio Capello amid allegations of an affair with the ex-girlfriend of international team-mate Wayne Bridge, received vociferous backing from Chelsea’s fans as he led his side into a crucial battle.
Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has also been fervent in his public support of Terry, and was rewarded with a typically robust defensive display and a vital early contribution in attack that set his side on the path to victory.
Terry helped to create Didier Drogba’s first goal after winning a header from Florent Malouda’s corner - and the striker continued his stunning form against Arsenal by scoring his 12th goal in 10 starts against the Gunners with an emphatic strike before half-time.
Drogba almost completed his hat-trick late on with he hit the bar with a free-kick, but by that stage the game was won and Arsenal’s misery was complete.
The focus was all on Terry, and once again he demonstrated his ability to overcome personal difficulties in a football environment by ensuring Arsenal never seriously threatened a comeback.
It was a display which will also have pleased England coach Capello, who will be looking for vital signs of how Terry responds to his decision to take away the captain’s armband and hand it to Rio Ferdinand.
Terry ended the game with strapping on his left leg after an accidental clash with goalkeeper Petr Cech, but responded to applause from Chelsea’s fans by throwing his shirt into the crowd and giving away his captain’s armband.
Chelsea have had their transfer ban lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after reaching an agreement with Lens over the signing of Gael Kakuta.
A statement on the Cas website said that the two clubs and the player had accepted the player’s contract with the French side was not valid.
Thus Kakuta could not have terminated it prematurely, so Chelsea could not be liable for inducing it to be breached.
The Cas said all parties agreed the proceedings would remain confidential.
In September 2009, Fifa’s Dispute Resolution Chamber imposed a four-month ban on the player and banned Chelsea from registering any new players in the next two transfer windows over the case.
Hull City produced a manful performance to hold Chelsea to a surprise draw as the title hopefuls missed the chance to take their league lead to four points.
The Londoners were lacklustre to say the least, but that was down in no small part to Hull’s brave approach.
And it was the hosts who took the lead when Steven Mouyokolo headed home.
Didier Drogba marked his return from Africa Cup of Nations duty with the equaliser from a free-kick, but Hull comfortably held on to a precious draw.
It was no less than the hosts deserved from an all-action display and even though the result was not enough to move them out of the bottom three, it could provide a welcome fillip as they enter the crucial stages of their battle against relegation.
Chelsea, meanwhile, can comfort themselves with the knowledge they go two points clear of Manchester United and six of Arsenal at the top of the table, but boss Carlo Ancelotti will surely consider this a missed opportunity, especially with a home match against the Gunners to come on Sunday.
Chelsea skipper John Terry will grab the headlines after scoring the winner at Burnley to move his side four points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Terry, who was booed by the home fans following newspaper revelations about his private life, headed in Frank Lampard’s corner late on.
It was a rare moment of second-half incision from a lacklustre Chelsea.
Nicolas Anelka had opened the scoring by finishing off a flowing move before Steve Fletcher rifled in an equaliser.
And it seemed for a long time as though the score would remain level, as Chelsea struggled to raise their game after easily controlling the first half without having to get out of first gear.
That was until Lampard swung in a precise corner and Terry rose highest to thump home his header and make a difficult day a satisfying one both for himself and for his club.
Chelsea mananger Carlo Ancelotti:
“It was a difficult game, especially in the second half.
“We were not able to play the way we liked and they equalised.
“We then put more pressure on Burnley and deserved the win. We are four points ahead of Manchester United and that is good.”
