Top 5 games of the season for Chelsea Football Club

A total of 69 games were played by Chelsea in a season where they were thrashed 4-1, knocked out of the Club World Cup and became the 4th and only British club to win all major European competitions. Let’s have a look at the Blues’ top 5 games this seasons which were not only pivotal in their success but will also go down into the history books as memorable matches:

5. Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa [December 23, 2012] [Home]

Chelsea equaled their previous high-scoring Premier League record

It was undoubtedly one of the most memorable games under Rafael Benitez. Every game was crucial for Chelsea, as they looked to cement a top 4 position and there was no better way to do it than an emphatic 8-nil scoreline. Torres opened the scoreline with a magnificent header in the 3rd minute, while a Luiz free-kick and Ivanovic header saw Chelsea being solid as the first half came to a close. Lampard then scored from 30 yards out in the 59th minute, and Piazon found Ramires with a beautiful through ball that had Brazilian genes etched all over it to make it 5 for the night. Oscar then scored from the spot after being brought down, and Hazard scored the best goal of the night with a fiery shot past Brad Guzan. Piazon missed from the penalty spot but Ramires made up for it after scoring the 8th goal of the day.

Contrary to proper belief, Brad Guzan had a very good game. It was the young and inexperienced defence that leaked all the 8 goals. They couldn’t handle the movement of Chelsea’s midfield, and were punished heavily.

4. Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal [January 20, 2013] [Home]

Chelsea had done the double against Arsenal

What makes this game so significant is that Chelsea had finally done the double against their London rivals, by winning both the derbies in the English league. Mata scored in the 6th minute as Chelsea’s midfield looked a class above their opponents. An absolute rampant first half for Chelsea saw them dominate all areas of the game.

Lampard doubled their lead in the 16th minute via a penalty after Ramires was brought down by the Arsenal goalkeeper. Arsenal could not keep possession for more than 5 minutes as the referee brought the first half to an end. The side that came out after 45 minutes was however much better. Chelsea were put under heavy pressure and they finally cracked when Walcott made it 2-1.

However, they couldn’t get past the resilient Chelsea defence, which put bodies in the way and made sure they picked up all 3 points and the bragging rights for this year. Jack Wilshere played with a lot of passion in that game, as he looked frustrated every time Arsenal lost the ball and was first to react when they got it back.