Chelsea F.C. — Best pictures!

Chelsea forward and France international Nicolas Anelka (pictured) was all brilliance yesterday against Sunderland as he concluded a remarkable season with a goal (the 25th) to see his side to a 3:2 away win and grab the 5th place in the FTBL World Top

Chelsea’s Nigerian defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel (pictured) has returned to the top of the FTBL rating of Best African midfielders after a month of absence.

Chelsea’s French striker Nicolas Anelka (pictured) could well topple Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney to grab the first spot in the FTBL rating of best forwards in the English Premier League before the end of the season.

Bordeaux’s midfielder Yoann Gourcuff is now basking in the company of such stars as Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in the FTBL rating of world best midfielders. The young France international scored in his side’s 3:2 home win against Le Mans and earned

Our FTBL World Top 23 for defenders remains under the total domination of English Premier League players, with all three top goalkeepers and six defenders playing for English clubs.