Analysis - Stuttering Chelsea doing it the hard way


Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas looks dejected after John Terry's missed chance Action Images via Reuters / Tony O'Brien Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - If Chelsea are going to win the Premier League it looks like they will stumble hesitantly across the finish line rather than stride majestically through the tape like an all-conquering Olympic champion.

Sunday's frustrating 1-1 stalemate with Southampton at Stamford Bridge was their third successive home draw in all competitions and served to highlight all-too-apparent deficiencies in Jose Mourinho's team.

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