DYC.

Oohhh should have been 1-2

Van Aanholt wasn't paying attention

1-1

Kakuta's playing a good game.

Isn't wonderful having a player like that in your team. Have been crying and screaming for one for years to join our team.

Chalobah(15 years old) on the bench, delighted for the guy. Carlo really seems to like him (also involved in pre-season, he impressed me). Must be a Huge talent.

Can't wait to see Kakuta and Sturridge (hopefully) shine. :cfc:

By Leo Spall Last updated at 9:48 AM on 22nd September 2010 It may not seem much after the sums of money invested and the number of trophies they have collected. But Chelsea should revel in rather than rail against the indifference with which they are viewed by the football public - because it shows how far they have come. Florent Malouda sounded a little irked this week that more credit has not come his team's way after their blistering start to the season. He has a point too They have been scoring so freely that it has begun to be taken for granted. After also breaking the Premier League goalscoring record by banging in 103 on their way to the title last time out, we would be more surprised now if they were only winning by the odd strike. Maybe it shouldn't be this way, but the backhanded compliment is there to be taken nonetheless. After all, it is not that long ago that one of the most frequent questions at Chelsea's press gatherings asked how the players dealt with the general hostility aimed at them. Those who hate the way the club have been bankrolled by Roman Abramovich and took such exception to the arrogance and grandstanding of Peter Kenyon and Jose Mourinho are not going to change their mindsets overnight. Yet Chelsea are beginning to be accepted as a free-scoring, silverware-winning team and there are a lot worse reputations to have. No longer the rich upstarts jostling for position, the role of big-spending, chippy club has been assumed by Manchester City. Under the cover provided by Manchester United's noisy neighbours, and now with a more attacking philosophy, Chelsea have taken a small step towards acceptance as the top team they are. Three Premier League titles, three FA Cups and two League Cups in six years can do that if the manager is happier on the training ground than in the limelight. Then it is all about the team and, with the performances so far this season, what is not to like? Carlo Ancelotti's first term at the club was navigated impressively too and Abramovich cannot help but be pleased with him. Of course, Chelsea have tougher tests to come and how they react to setbacks will be as important as the maturity they have shown in victory. Off-field shenanigans would set them back too and it is too early to rush to proclaim the club as having reached a reputation watershed. But in a tribal sport where admiration is usually grudging and seldom without reservation, respectful indifference is not to be sniffed at. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1314178/No-likes-Chelsea-care-Carlo-Ancelottis-Premier-League-leaders-flattered.html Finally some positivity from the media :cfc:

That Ramires and Kalou part was funny.

Guys, Who provided that great pass to Ash leading to the 3-0 Edit: Never mind, just saw it was Ess .

Forgot about their midweek CL game. Oh well, guess we'll just have to wait until next week.

Guess that's true.

It worked pretty well against Man Utd at Old Trafford in the away game. We blew them away the first 45 min. Of course not play in a all out attack manner but at least in a attack-minded way.

But the thing is, i don't really care about their style of play. I'm just saying it would be nice if we play in a attacking way. And i'm not saying all out attack, but attack-minded.

Will be interesting to see if the team will also play good attacking football against the topsides. Last season we only played attacking football in the first half against Man Utd at Old Trafford. Would be very refreshing.

Turnbull/Walker Ferreira - Ivan/Alex - Bruma - Van Aanholt Mikel - Ramires McEachran Kakuta - Sturridge - Zhirkov (Would love to see Clifford come on)

Couldn't agree with you more. That's the only way they will develop into Chelsea stars.

Ash was fantastic ! His best performance so far this season.

Ahh the real test. This game will show how good we really are. :cfc:

Too bad Benayoun starts on the bench. Thought he deserved a start after his CL performance. I personally am not a fan of the Essien - Mikel - Ramires midfield but we're facing Blackpool at home so okay. :cfc:

Let me emphasize that i said youngsters and players on the bench (players like Ferreira, Zhirkov etc. included). With our very small squad, it's important we keep our first eleven players as fresh and fit as possible. It's also important that the players on the bench play as much as possible so they get some match rythym. If we do well this season they'll be playing a lot of games so tiring them out and risking injuries with these unimportant (let's be honest) League Cup matches would be kind of stupid. Something like this: Turnbull/Walker Ferreira - Ivanovic/Alex* - Bruma* - Van Aanholt Ramires - Mikel/Clifford McEachran Kakuta/Sturridge - Sturridge/Kalou - Zhirkov (Still a strong outing) *Don't know who's Terry's real partner in defence *Don't know if Bruma's fit And why not play more than four youngsters in the League Cup? Great experience for them and unlike the older players, they'll show more desire and be more eager to win matches and win the cup.

Would be very disappointed to see these players in the League Cup match versus Newcastle and in the League Cup in general (unless it's the final against a topside). That cup should be for the youngsters/players on the bench.

Benayoun will probably be his replacement but i would love to see Kakuta get his first PL start (I'm allowed to dream ).

Cech Ivan - Alex/Bruma - Terry/Bruma - Cole Mikel Ramires - Kakuta/Benayoun Sturridge/Kakuta - Drogba - Malouda I think this side is strong enough to beat Blackpool. Resting Ess, Lamps and Anelka for City. Would be nice to start Bruma as well

Can somebody please help me find the full match ? Wasn't able to watch the full match