Chelsea have Premier League history on side

14 April 2010 10:15
On eight previous occasions teams who have enjoyed an advantage of four or more points have stayed top. [LNB]At this stage two years ago Manchester United led by five points with four games left and the title went to the last day of the campaign. The top two went into the final day level on 84 points, but United won 2-0 at Wigan while Bolton Wanderers held Chelsea 1-1 at Stamford Bridge. [LNB] Related ArticlesChelsea 1 Bolton 0Drogba is 'world-class volleyball player'Lampard's brilliance sets up the DoublePremier League actionPremier League tableSport on television2007-08 (gap 5 points) P PTS P PTS Manchester United34 80 38 87 Chelsea34 75 38 85 2005-06 (gap 9 points) P PTS P PTS Chelsea34 85 38 91 Manchester United34 76 38 83 2005-05 (gap 11 points) P PTS P PTS Chelsea34 85 38 95 Arsenal34 74 38 83 2003-04 (gap 10 points) P PTS P PTS Arsenal34 82 38 90 Chelsea34 72 38 79 2000-01 (gap 14 points)P PTS P PTS Manchester United34 79 38 91 Liverpool*34 66 38 67 1995-96 (gap 6 points) P PTS P PTS Manchester United34 73 38 82 Newcastle United34 67 38 78 1994-95 (gap 5 points) P PTS P PTS Blackburn Rovers38 83 42 89 Manchester United34 78 42 88 *Liverpool finished fourth. Arsenal were second with 73pts. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph