Leaders Chelsea wary of Wolves
wolverhampton — Chelsea will look to avoid an FA Cup upset at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday with the mood still upbeat despite being held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at Burnley last Sunday.
The Londoners hold an eightpoint lead over Manchester City in the Premier League but the Cup could give them a chance to rest some of their more established players even against a side that knocked out Liverpool last time.
Certainly manager Antonio Conte was able to make nine changes from his regular side for the fourth round tie at home to Brentford yet still emerge comfortable 4-0 winners.
Pedro was one of those that played against Brentford and could feature against Wolves too after claiming he is now ‘very happy’ at Stamford Bridge.
The Spanish winger came close to a return to Barcelona in the summer but no longer has any plans to leave following a successful campaign where he has scored nine times in 27 appearances.
“This is the best moment for me at this club and also the best moment for the whole team since I’ve been here,” he said.
“I’m very happy here. It’s a good situation when you are top of the League and progressing in the FA Cup. We are on the right path.
“Last year was a difficult one for me, for the club, for the team, but this year is different.
“With this coach, all the team is focused on the fight for the title, with more confidence for every game and this is good. It’s a completely different season.
“Every day I’m more comfortable with the team, with my teammates, with the club and I have a good relationship with the supporters. All is good for me here and I’m very happy with the situation.”
Pedro, who won five league titles and three Champions League trophies whilst at Barcelona, admits he found the going tough in his first season in England last term but has now got used to the pace of the game.
“It’s very different compared to Spain, but now I’m in my second year here I understand the football. It’s quicker, more intense and more competitive,” said the 29-year-old player. — —