DYC.

Kaka doesn't seem to be in Mourinho's plans and he wants to play. Get him in Jan, shouldn't be expensive which is a bonus (loan would be perfect), and play him up front, he can play the role.

It's 10 in 11 to be precise, 5 clean sheets. Which is only 2 more than Juve.

They're defence has been very strong this season. Juan, Ranocchia and Samuel have all been great. Cambiasso's been providing great protection as well along with Gargano/Mudingayi. They lack proper cover though. But they will get stronger in other areas when all those injured return.

Don't like either Juve or Inter but I'd still put my money on Juve. They've lost a game, so what. Still the strongest team in the league. They did mess up by not buying a class striker though. It would be nice if Napoli managed to surprise but I don't see it happening. Roma finally managed to hold on to a lead. Totti remains class, he's even better than he's been the past two years. Lamela has been great as well, top talent. While Lazio lost 4-0. The Roman derby next week will probably be some game.

That would mean stop buying players from Portugal as Benfica do the same . As long as they keep 'producing the goods', we'll always want to buy.

Doubt Barcelona would want him, not their type of striker. From what I've seen, I'd say he's more a Lisandro Lopez case than a Falcao. But since the club's watching Porto, I hope the scouts are also keeping an eye on Moutinho (I'd add James but we're already completely covered in that position) and recognize what he could be bring our team.

One of those matches, not much to do about it really. I believe we're going to have quite a few of those matches this season so to get very upset or going crazy thinking about all the things that went wrong and blame individuals won't help much. Didn't think we'd go through it today though as we were definitely going to have enough space play in. We had a strong start but we're still a new team, adopting to completely different style of play to the one we played before. It's important to keep that in mind. We still have so much to improve tactically, both on and off the ball. Too much space between the lines, transition from offense to defence is still too slow, shape not good when defending, still too individualistic both in offense and defence. We really need a passer in the midfield two, who can link play between midfield and offense effectively and is comfortable on the ball but also knows how to defend. A player like Moutinho would be great. Probably more important than a new CB or striker.

You seemed to have missed the part where I said Lampard was our best offensive player in the periods 2003-2006 and 2007-2009, which doesn't include our double winning season and the CL and FA Cup winning season. I agree that despite his amazing goal record that season, he wasn't the same Lamps from 09/10 going. I disagree with Drogba being our best player in 2011/2012. People can go on and on about Drogba scoring important goals but I'll keep countering it with Cech's important saves. Ramires was crucial as well that season. And even though we didn't manage to win the CL in 2004-2006, we were without a doubt at our best during that time. We were the best team in world football alongside Barcelona. And we'll never know what would've happen if Drogba wasn't sent off in the 08 final, in which Lampard scored the equaliser. I'm happy for Didier definitely, but I'm just saying Lampard was a bigger player for me.

That's because you're looking at it from a goals scored view, down playing us preventing goals conceded. People seem to have forgotten but Drogba almost completely canceled out the relevance of his own goal by conceding a penalty. Just imagine the possible scenario. Drogba gets a stupid red card in Moscow and now hands Bayern the title in Munich. But who came to the rescue yet again? Petr Cech with a brilliant save. And in the penalty shoot-out, Mata missed. Meaning Drogba's final penalty wouldn't even have mattered if Bayern scored all their penalties. But who made Mata's miss unimportant in the end? Petr Cech.

Exactly. Take one out and the other becomes pointless. No one player deserves all credit.

I'm sorry but If it wasn't for Cech's heroics, his goal would have meant as much as Kuyt's goal in the CL 2007 final. We wouldn't even be in the final if wasn't for Cech. Or what about Cole's goal-line clearance against Napoli. Giving Drogba all credit is simply ridiculous.

No not just stats wise. Drogba played a important in 2004-2006 but he wasn't crucial, Lampard was. It was Lampard who was second to Ronaldinho, who was in legendary form, for Player of the Year in 2005 (has a Chelsea player ever made the top 10 even after that?). He was the engine and passer in midfield. Always a available passing option, starting up attacks, switching play and finding the wingers quickly with ease. Frank was the main creator and making intelligent runs and exploiting spaces left by the opposition (which struck fear in their defences and pushed them back), Lampard was the player who would find the goal regularly and also score very important goals for the club. And due to his incredible fitness, he was always getting back quickly to defend and played a important part in our very organized defence. Lamps was the player who played every match and produced quality performances at unbelievable consistency. And when Drogba suffered from loss of form in the seasons 07/08 and 08/09, it was Lampard who we could count on and carried the team offensively. Especially in 08/09, when Lampard was simply magnificent throughout the season imo. Despite the irregular form of his team mates, bar Carvalho and A. Cole. Lampard was a very effective player but he wasn't all about stats, that would be an insult. Forwards always get far more attention than players in other positions. Drogba was key because of his own physical excellence in our physical style of play, but that doesn't mean he performed the best. When he was on form, he was simply incredible. But when he wasn't, he could be very frustrating. So yeah, on his day he was without a doubt the best offensive player but he suffered from loss of form far too often to top Lamps. That said, I really don't want this to sound like I don't know or appreciate what Drogba brought to the club. He was a top player and is one of the greats at Chelsea. But Lampard was even bigger for me. I guess we'll never agree on that.

Not true. Lamps was our best player offensively and the star man in the periods 2003-2006 and 2007-2009. That can't be forgotten.

Because players of his calibre and status have offers coming at them from left and right. Not that I don't agree with what you're saying, though a typical fan view.

Carvalho's not in the top 20.. seriously?

If only Sturridge got the same amount of opportunities Torres got/gets.

I'm sure Mata was perfectly capable of playing the full 90 min but Villas-Boas simply wanted to keep him as fresh as possible considering the fact he was needed in every single match we played. Agree with those saying Moses coming in for Mata against Swansea.

Is there still any doubt over him being our best centreback?

Well that was entertaining.

Mr Hazard, that was marvelous.

Perspective.

Sturridge is surprisingly fresh after playing for so long.

Luiz is really starting to master the technique.

He is a superstar in the making, seriously.

Cup football.. don't know what it is haha.