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1st half far from boring. Why all the negativity? It's our best 1st half since i don't even remember when. Credit to Villa, they've made it a brilliant clash with their attitude.

Eto'o probably gets a rest for Gala maybe since it's a home game. I think it will be ugly, but we'll get our 3 points.

Very good point there that thing you said about the fan's way of thinking

I'd rather go with the usual line up: Iva, Cahill, JT, Azpi ; Matic, Rami ; Hazard (obviously) Oscar (if not a starter definitely a sub), Willian ; Eto'o. Consistency is the key as we approach the end of the season. Please City just drop a point or two (or 3 )

True, we are no small team to think like that. But without Matic and a proper striker i simply cannot realisticly put us favourites for CL. Also the importance of PL is not because of some disbelieve of me that we cannot expect anything from CL, but is genuinely first in my preference list since I think it's what we need right now. That means if I had to choose one, I'd choose PL 100%

PL is far more important imo this season. So i hope we get Bayern who is supposed to be the strongest (not imo though but it's about the public opinion). If we get through them it's fantastic news and who knows, maybe it builds our confidence and we get the chance to do something great! If not, it's fantastic news also, because we can concentrate only in PL. Win-win situation.

All i'm saying is that with such diamond players you can do wonders. Instead you get them to pass and pass and pass till death. That's counter productive the way i see it, goal-wise and spectacle-wise. It's effective only against teams with no self confidence and no spark. Even Arsenal after the equalizer managed to disorient them.

Bayern have not yet showed anything special for me except their idiot possession numbers. I hate it, at some point they had a chance for 2-1 literally in front of goal and they choose to pass it! My eyes hurt when Pepe teams play. An Atletico or PSG can trash them on the next round imo.

I can see a comfortable win as long as our AM's get into the game quick enough. No more of that recent 1st half performances and we will be fine. But in case they don't i see a win by small margins. Either way 3 points, relax guys.

Very sexy passes today. Showed us a glimpse of the Willian of the next season. Hard work always gets results. :blue scalf:

Chelsea needs this beast. Amazing Matic, continue like this! :blue scalf:

I'm so happy for Azpi! Has been the revelation of the season for me, because we all knew the infinite potential of Eden last year already. Never thought that he could become so solid. Very important player for us right now. It's close between him and Eden for Player of the season so far. The finale will tell (and please create a partnership of the season award so that Terry and Cahill can take it because they are immaculate also and i want to be recognized ).

Last game he showed he chases the opportunities, and today he holds actual proof. Very pleasing sub performance. Finally we can give him some credit!

That Willian long pass + the touch to set it for Eto was lovely!

He plays today against spurs probably. That's more exciting than his new haircut!

I think Salah will surprise us all with his skills when he gets ready for PL

Wow. That pace

Well done for the goal. Let's hope this boosts his morale and he plays well on Saturday!

How lovable would it be if these two were playing together for Chelsea? Imagine Hazard assisting Drogba and the celebrations that they'd make. It would be amazing! Oh well, there's always PES...

So that's how a proper Chelsea performance (only second half) looks if you add a striker.... Interesting!

That was a pass away from 1-0. OMG TORRES SHOW SOME MERCY

What Forum needs is to calm the fuck down. It's very obvious with that result that we are through to the next round, go bet on it. We had Luiz injured, and Matic unable to play. I am happy we didn't get Mikel on the starting XI in the first place! So Lampard + Rami was our only choice. Ok most of the time they blew it, but we knew that already and it didn't matter in the 1st half because Gala was pathetic and we ruled them big time. It should have been killed by then but then again Hazard is out of form and we do not have a striker. That's not breaking news also. Gala made their homework on the break and came significantly stronger. Credit to them, they chased it well. Yes we where pathetic trying to lock 0-1, but this young team with some weak spots and player misses simply does not have the requirements some times and Jose knows our limitations, we are not fucking invisible ffs (although we must have this mentality on the pitch, only Azpi had it) and he made the right decisions imo. The ref was a cunt so there's that also. Melo go join karate and leave football you bitch! Azpi had it all. MOTM. He is an example for the others lately. Bright kid. I am disappointed also by our football today, but that's the way it goes this season. With our ups and downs. Not breaking news. Sorry.

Yup, i agree. Not sharp today. Wasted chances all over. Frustrating for the fact that i imagine us with a proper striker again and again. We could be the most fearful team in Europe. Torres besides the goal which was fantastic i must say, made some very poor decisions and touches. Gala's defense is a joke, but they have glimpses of good attacks here and there. So we must score 1 2 more to kill it. Please boys step it up on the 2nd. GO BLUES!!!

Hugging time

Fast attacking line up. Like it very much, although i had in mind Luiz instead of Lampard. But Rami + Lapms played some crucial football the year we got the CL. Let's hope our back 4 are immaculate today and everything else will fall into place. I forgot to mention: I am soooo pumped up for this, it's been too long out of the 16 round. COME ON CHELSEA!!!