#5 Chelsea 8-0 Wigan, 9th May 2010
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The last game of the 2009-10 season saw Chelsea needing a win to secure the title. And what a way to do it. Their closest rivals for the Premier League, Man United knew that any slip up would allow them to pounce and secure a 4th title in-a-row.
With Wigan’s season effectively over, having pulled clear of the relegation places with a few games to spare, Chelsea would have been confident of securing a victory. The manner of the victory, however, would have surprised even the most partisan of Blues fans.
Nicolas Anelka gave the home side early reason to celebrate by drilling home at the near post after Florent Malouda's chest down into his path after just 6 minutes.
After 32 minutes, however, Stamford Bridge’s inhabitants could really start to celebrate. Frank Lampard was hauled down by Gary Caldwell as he raced into the box. The Wigan defender subsequently received the red card and Lampard thumped in the resultant penalty to ensure the title was once again theirs.
Chelsea could have been forgiven for being complacent, coming out for the second half 2 goals to the good and having a man extra. However, they seemed determined to put on a show for the fans and that they did.
Six additional goals followed. Saloman Kalou and another for Nicolas Anelka made it 4, before their main man, Didier Drogba headed in a 5th from a Lampard cross. That was Chelsea’s 100th Premier league goal for the season and secured Drogba the Golden Boot.
He wasn’t finished there though, capping off a marvellous display by converting a penalty and then firing in from close range to make it 7-0.
Ashley Cole completed the rout with a low finish which sent the home support and the whole Chelsea squad into raptures. It was their biggest win in their history and they finished the season scoring 103 goals – which is still a Premier League record.
