Grant Still believes


Avram Grant believes Chelsea have the manpower which can lead to glory on two fronts.

The coach of Israel saw his side keep up the pressure on Manchester United, Arsenal and at arm's length - with a 2-0 victory in the Barclays Premier League against Manchester City on Saturday.

Next up are Zico's Fenerbahce at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea will try to support a picket deficit of 2-1 on Tuesday in the Champions League quarter-finals.

They go into the match in good shape after a comfortable victory against City, even though half of the grant has changed with the European team match crucial to mind.

An own goal from skipper Richard Dunne after six minutes gave Chelsea the perfect start.

He got his bearings wrong after Nicolas Anelka delivered a cross from the left and headed beyond his attempt to release goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Chelsea then came under some pressure before adding a second in the 53rd minute with a cool finish after Salomon Kalou impressive Michael Essien has threaded the ball into his path.

Anelka has added almost a third when his header came back off the bar in an impressive display by the title chasers.

Key players Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho are among those expected to be recalled against the Turks, after being idle on Saturday.

Grant is convinced his side can turn things around and get a place in the semi-final against either Arsenal or Liverpool, whose tie in the balance after it drew 1-1 at the Emirates Stadium.(*)

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