JOHN TERRY has challenged Steve Bruce’s Wigan to pull
off a final-day miracle against Manchester United. Michael Ballack
and Florent Malouda scored to keep Chelsea level on points with
United with one game to go. And Blues skipper Terry said: “Wigan
are safe and hopefully with a great manager like Bruce they will go
for it against Manchester United next Sunday.”
A win at the JJB for Fergie’s men, who have a vastly superior
goal difference, will seal it. But Terry is confident Bruce can
inspire a shock — even though the Latics boss is an Old Trafford
legend.
Terry added: “Wigan are on a great run at the minute. They came
to the Bridge and put on a very good performance and since then
they have done well. “They’ll do the Premier League justice and
will go out there wanting to beat United. We’ve worked our socks
off all year, so we’d be disappointed if they don’t.
“We have seen many teams this weekend put out full-strength
teams and really go for it even though they have nothing to play
for. “We still have a tough game with Bolton and if we win we’ve a
good chance.”
Grant’s side were sluggish in the first half against Newcastle
but roared out of the blocks after the break to make it a week to
remember for the Chelsea chief. He said: “I have been watching
English football for more than 30 years.
“Sometimes I know I am too positive, but I believe in tradition.
Steve Bruce won’t give the game to United, I know that, I don’t
believe it. “Normally United would be champions by now but anything
is possible. There is pressure on them too.
“Kevin Keegan knows the beauty of English football. We believe
we are in our best position since we lost at United. “Our target
from day one was to be in the final of the Champions League and
improve our game. We’ve done more than we expected. We want to
believe it can happen.”
Terry, whose central defensive partner Ricardo Carvalho was
forced off with a back injury, added: “We’ve got a steely
determination to fight United all the way.” Toon boss Keegan
reckons the title is heading to Manchester. He said: “Chelsea would be worthy champions
but I don’t think they will win it. I cannot see United losing at
Wigan.”
How hypocrite can he get.
