The pitch at Stamford Bridge is in a poor state and has been getting worse all season

Chelsea's weekend fixture saw the conditions reach a new low, ahead of the pitch being relaid this week

The match against Charlton went ahead after groundstaff gave the pitch the once over

Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini gets dirtier than usual due to the bad playing conditions

Being used to the poor conditions Chelsea take an even greater home advantage against Charlton, winning 4-1

Another match worsened the condition and this week's relaying of the pitch cannot happen soon enough