Chelsea vs. Bolton Wanderers: Preview, Live Stream, Start Time and More

Stamford Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down...

Whoops! Sorry, friends. I didn't see you there.

But seriously, Chelsea are in dire need of a positive result after showing little life in English Premier League ties against Manchester United and Everton. A West London date against relegation-zoned Bolton Wanderers should provide the Blues a perfect opportunity to pick up some points, climb back into the top four and pull at least one of Andre Villas-Boas' cheeks off the hot seat.

Not to mention a chance for Gary Cahill to match wits with his old club.

Chelsea pulled the pants off the Trotters the last time they met, 5-1, behind a double by Daniel Sturridge and a treble by Frank Lampard.

Where: Stamford Bridge, London, England

When: Saturday, February 25th at 10:00 a.m. EST

Watch: FOX Soccer Channel

Live Stream: FoxSoccer.tv

Player to Watch for Chelsea: Frank Lampard

Reports of Frank Lampard's demise with Chelsea have proven to be more than a bit premature. The 33-year-old midfielder has proven to be a rock amidst rough waters at Stamford Bridge, compiling a club-best nine goals along with four assists amidst steadily increasing pitch time.

After the way Lampard tore up the Bolton back line last time these two sides met, it'd be a shock if he didn't register a significant footprint once again, at home no less.

Player to Watch for Bolton: Ivan Klasnic

Lost among the dreck at Reebok Stadium this season has been the steady play of Ivan Klasnic. The 32-year-old Croatian striker leads the Trotters in goals (seven) and assists (four).

Klasnic has yet to score in five career appearances against the Blues, but he may finally have his chance if, in fact, John Terry isn't fit to play on Saturday.

Key Matchup: Lampard and Daniel Sturridge vs. Bolton's Back Line

Lampard and Sturridge accounted for all five of Chelsea's goals at Reebok Stadium in October. They'll be out to terrorize Bolton's leaky back line once again, this time with Gary Cahill sporting a Samsung shirt on their side.

Best of luck, then, to Owen Coyle's club in its attempt to avoid another total meltdown against a Chelsea attack that's been stuck in a downward spiral of its own. 

What They're Saying

In just the latest tell-tale sign that another shakeup is on the horizon at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has requested the public support of the club's hierarchy, saying at a press conference ahead of Tuesday's tilt with Napoli:

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You have to understand that this club, from 2004 up to now, has made a dramatic change for the best in terms of their past. It's the richest part of Chelsea's history, full of trophies and success, and you want to perpetuate that into the future.

To do that, you have to sometimes make changes because you cannot sustain the same habits that you had in 2004, when this environment and team was created to make a winning team.

These words would be more valuable coming from the top. I cannot keep saying them but, as the voice of the club, I will continue to perpetuate this message because this is what we believe in.

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Good luck to AVB garnering that sort of support amidst this season's disappointment from owner Roman Abramovich, who's sacked six managers since 2004.

Meanwhile, Bolton boss Owen Coyle, in a rather precarious position of his own, has shown tremendous enthusiasm for striker Ryo Miyaichi. The 19-year-old Japan international, currently on loan from Arsenal by way of Feyenoord, made quite an impression on Coyle against Wigan and Millwall:

"His second-half performance against Wigan last week was terrific, and from that moment there was no doubt he was going to start today. He showed what a talent he is. There's other stuff he can learn, but he's brave and tough—he stood up to some of the treatment he got today—and he always plays with a smile on his face, which I absolutely love."

"First and foremost I am a football fan and I want to be excited by some of the players I've got in my team, and Ryo Miyaichi certainly does that. In football terms he is a baby, a kid. I saw when Arsenal brought him in and then watched him on loan at Feyenoord last year, and he always caught my eye."

So cheer up, Arsenal fans. At least you've got something to look forward to next season.

Prediction: Chelsea 3, Bolton 1

Chelsea have fallen off considerably since they last met Bolton on the pitch, though, they still have far too much talent and firepower to not make minced meat of the Trotters at home.

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