Source: Liverpool_Echo
NIGEL MARTYN: Chelsea goals show that Louis Saha’s new deal was vital for Everton FC
VICTORY against Chelsea for the first time under David Moyes was just what the doctor ordered after the derby disappointment.[LNB]Watching the game I couldn't help but notice the similarities to when we memorably beat Manchester United 1-0 on a weeknight under the lights of Goodison.[LNB]Once again, the crowd were fired up and in good voice, and their passion made sure the players were really up for it.[LNB]Chelsea controlled it to start with, but against some teams you just have to accept that. The trick is to keep it tight and not concede while you wait for a phase when you can se a bit more of the ball.[LNB]Nobody can make any mistakes, and it only took one slip for Chelsea to score. The way that goal was conceded from a long ball highlighted that Everton will miss Marouane Fellaini while he is out injured.[LNB]He was just coming into the form we had all hoped he was capable of, and it is a blow to lose him. We are not the biggest of sides and missed his height and power against a team so physically superior as Chelsea.[LNB]Credit to the lads on the night though, they recovered magnificently and managed to get a couple of goals against a side who rarely concede many.[LNB]Of course we've got Louis Saha to thank for that. Reports that Arsenal made a very last minute attempt to try and sign him only underline Louis' ability.[LNB]It's great for Everton that they weren't in a position to have to accept a bid for financial reasons, which is even more pleasing.[LNB]Louis obviously decided he can fulfil his ambitions by staying at Everton which bodes well. He already has 15 goals in all competitions, and looks good to reach the 20-goal mark now.[LNB]If he could get that done by March then he should be pushing for 25 and so on. If Louis can maintain his fitness and keep playing there is no question that the goals will continue.[LNB]He is the sort of striker who thrives on self-belief and he should have it in abundance after the class he showed in the brace against Ancelotti's men.[LNB]Now Louis must keep setting himself those personal targets and doing everything he can to reach them, in what could be a very successful season for him in a blue shirt.
