Source: SKY_Sports
Hiddink hails Chelsea focus
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink praised his side's professionalism as they finished their Premier League campaign with a 3-2 win at relegation-threatened Sunderland.
The Blues already knew they would finish third and face an FA Cup Final against Everton next Saturday while Sunderland still needed a point to secure safety.
The hosts survived anyway as Middlesbrough and arch-rivals Newcastle both failed to win, but Hiddink was pleased his side fulfilled their end of their bargain.
"I think the approach from our side was serious and it should be like that," he told the club's official website.
Honest
"It was an honest game because we knew they had to get one point to be safe, although you could expect favourable results for Sunderland elsewhere.
"We had a good game, some periods were a bit sloppy, when they made it 1-1, but overall I think we controlled the game rather well."
Hiddink fielded a strong side and Chelsea took the lead through a stunning 25-yard strike by Nicolas Anelka in the 47th minute, which was his 19th league goal of the season and secured him the golden boot.
Kieran Richardson equalised but the Blues clinched victory with goals by Salomon Kalou and Ashley Cole in the last 16 minutes.
Hiddink rested just two players with Frank Lampard and Alex left out with minor problems but replacement Juliano Belletti, who was forced off in the first half, is the only injury doubt for the FA Cup Final.
Belletti doubtful
"The ones who were not here today, Alex and Frank Lampard, practiced the last few days and were having a bit of a problem at the beginning of the week but they will be fit for Saturday," said Hiddink.
"The only question mark will be Belletti. We'll see tomorrow how Belletti reacts to the kick he got on his thigh.
"First of all we were here to win, then if we could help him (Anelka) to get the golden boot that would be good for everyone and we talked a bit about that," added the Dutch coach.
"If you are too eager to get something then it normally won't happen. We said (at half-time) we have to play a bit differently, more off the ball.
"And then in the first attack (Didier) Drogba went off the ball, not towards the ball, created the space for Anelka and at that moment he had to execute it and I think he did it with a world-class goal."
Attractive
Kenwyne Jones' late header for Sunderland was not enough to deny Chelsea an 11th win in 13 league games under interim boss Hiddink, who will bid farewell after next week's Wembley showpiece and return to his role as Russia coach.
"Of course, I will miss the Premier League," he said.
"I have seen it from the inside now and it's a very attractive league. I have enjoyed almost every minute of working on the inside and being in a great club."
