Sheva flopped back into the realms of anonymity at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as Chelsea were held to a one each draw by Arsenal.This leaves the Blues 8 points behind Man Utd, who disposed of their City neighbours by 3 goals to one.

In a match more memorable for the booking of returning Ashley Cole and piece of theatrics between Didier Drogba and Jens Lehman, it looked as though Sheva’s return to form with a goal in the Champiuons League was to prove an isolated incident. To make matters worse for Shevchenko, his substitution proved to be a turning point for Chelsea as Arjen Robben came on and immediately started things going for the Blues. Arsenal went one up through Flamini after good work by Hleb but the Gunners didn’t stay in front too long. After a mere 6 minutes, Essien picked the ball up in the midfield from a stray Lampard pass and fired in a sweet 25 metre shot that left Lehman grasping for air.

Any more performances from Sheva similar to this one, and who knows? Maybe Abramovic will listen to offers from anyone - the latest bizarre rumour being that Inter may be ready to move for the unsettled Ukranian in return for Alvaro Recoba and a significant cash payment. This would further embarras city rivals AC Milan, who faltered once more in drawing at home with Torino, even finding time for Alberto Gilardino to miss a penalty. What would THEY give for Sheva to be back?

Original article by Natty