Enemy Heskey

For those who are looking for the reason for Chelsea's failure to capture this year's Premiership title, look no further than a stocky former English international in Emile Heskey.

Heskey has a well-deserved reputation of squandering chances. But much to the chagrin of Chelsea players and fans, he somehow managed to sneak in a late equalizer for Wigan at Stamford Bridge a couple of weeks ago, which gave the Latics a valuable point which would eventually ensure their survival in the Premiership, but at the same time cost the Blues two vital points in the standings.

And when the Blues needed him the most, he reverted to his old self and failed to deliver again. When Wigan was down by a goal in the final match of the season against Manchester United, Heskey had a number of golden chances to equalize. If the match finished in a draw and the Blues beat Bolton Wanderers, the Blues would be crowned the Champions.

But things didn't go the Blues' way. Heskey squandered a number of chances and the Latics lost, while Bolton forced in a late equalizer when Chelsea players were distracted by the fact that their fate had been sealed by the Red Devils' victory.

The final standings showed that Manchester United beat Chelsea by two clear points. But just imagine what might have happened had Heskey not equalized against Chelsea, or had taken any of the golden chances against Manchester United.