LAM09

You lose one league game all season because of luck? Hate all you want, but give credit where it's due. They would have gone through/reached ET in all their CL matches had they been knockout (thus far), so their defeats have little relevance when it comes to the bigger picture.

Looks like he'll be coming back unless Conte gets the job.

I'm in total agreement. There were obvious signs to begin with, so lets hope a full preseason under Sarri proves beneficial all round.

I added to more original post and put the performances after Christmas to one side. We certainly have alot of work to do in the summer with or without a ban.

Just look at how we started the season (18 unbeaten IIRC). We reach our league objective in the end, so we ought to be pleased despite the fashion in doing so.

I was too busy with the Arsenal game and left that one at 3-1. We need to follow suit

That was done away with at the start of this season.

I think a point will be enough to do that

It turns out, we took advantage when it mattered most. Weekend gets even better. Top 4 secured!

How did Gross miss an empty goal?

No doubt about that. I see them getting a point at best

Need to more second half performances like that and less of that first half rubbish. Pleased to finally take advantage of a slip up

I didn't expect this second half. Up to third we go

Look what happens with decent set pieces. Should be game over

We actually scored from a corner. Wow!

We weren't great at the start of the season but at least we played football. This dross is shameful

First piece of decent play in 41 mins

I don't get RLC being in the bench. He is either fit enough to start or shouldn't be in the squad. Third place is calling us!

The lesser of two evils.... Neither should be at this club.

It didn't go to plan against Palace. Leicester will either get a point or get hammered

Basic defending keeping Liverpool's hopes alive

I think it's just a personal thing, then. Going as far to mention Piazon (played 3 in 14 for Chievo) & Kylian ahead of him says enough. Lets just hope the ban puts this sort of discussion to bed.

I would prefer us to have depth and potentially part way with Barca's dream purchase regardless of the ban. Kenedy is more than adequate to do a job IMO.

Give me two better options that are currently out on loan and can play on the wing (the criteria set previously)? We don't have a plethora of players that fit that description and I'm not talking about promoting a youngster.

The suggestion was based on our ban not being overturned. If you think we'll be challenging for the title with a ban in place, you're more optimistic than most Chelsea fans.