The Skipper

On the flip side, by February who knows maybe guys like Werner, Pulisic, Havertz find their shooting boots? Guys like Mount, CHO, Abraham will chip in as well. Both of our fullbacks have shown they aren't adverse to goals and Zouma is a huge set piece threat. There's goals in this team. We're literally one of the highest scoring sides in Europe this season. This is a great game for the squad because winning this would give them a huge boost of confidence in big games in the future.

Honestly they are so uninspired in big games recently. We won't even have to overcommit to beat them I don't think. Safe possession game with some quality chances created in the final third should do it.

They aren't that good. Watch the Madrid derby from this weekend.

Agreed. They really aren't that good. Only Felix I'm worried about as he has the talent to do something out of nothing. We play a clean game with no mistakes and a fit squad, and we win this.

We literally have Jorginho deputising for Kanté atm - would rather see Billy there imo. He's equally as good at 6 & 8 imo.

Gilmour McGinn McTominay is an excellent midfield three. Exciting times for you lot.

Man of the match as per.

Unreal.

Huh? Weren't both Utd goals essentially gifts? Wasn't a penalty and Maguire handballs Pogba's effort? Criminals man.

The key is to play him as a central midfielder.

He's not even 21 yet and people expect him to be the perfect defender, and he's already dropping defensive performances like yesterday's. Going all the way to the top and possibly our future captain.

Mousa Dembele with a final ball.

Thought he was really good today. Developing into that sort of 'brain of the the team' type player. We look so much more cunning and decisive in the final third when he plays. I feel his composure on the ball helps his team mates feel more composed too. It's proper radiant. It's crazy that he's only 21, absolute gem of a player. Patiently waiting for when he starts really really producing in the final third.

Time will tell. If he can keep up this consistency long term he should be in those conversations for sure. If he continues to get clean sheets/wins us games and we mount a serious title challenge, he will deserve recognition.

Yep. Feels like we're on the cusp of hitting the right long term formula.

Orgasmic and clearly straight from the training ground. Great build up, fantastic run from Havertz. Notice how Pulisic's run, whilst slight, opens up enough time and room for a great, composed finish from Giroud. Superb team goal and very glad Frank and the coaching team are now consistently playing players in their best position, and so so happy we aren't prioritising 4-2-3-1 right now (we don't have the right midfielders for this atm and also it alienates a lot of players out of their best positions).

I thought this too but two points: - Werner is not on form. - Oli makes an excellent pivot. He brings in other players so well, so what you do is have runners around him. I'm thinking Havertz, Mount as runners from deep and CHO (who's off the ball movement has improved massively - credit to the coaching team) as an in line runner means we have enough variation in there. Timo can always come off the bench if it doesn't work.

This guy still keeps on impressing. Essentially had the same defence as Kepa last season today and the difference is so clear. Look how confident guys like AC & AR were with him behind them. Even Emerson was decent defensively. We needed leaders on the pitch, I'm glad Edouard seems to be one.

GF's dad is a massive Leeds fan so this should be a good one. Confident after that performance. Would like to see us go full throttle with: Mendy James Zouma Silva Chilwell Kanté Ziyech Havertz Mount CHO Giroud This is based on the best performers in the team ATM. Will probably see Werner in for CHO though.

It's coming together for Frank, Jody and the rest at the moment. The idea is there now. We're looking great tactically. Far better than where we were a couple weeks ago. Players playing in the right position, dropped the 4-2-3-1 as the main tactic and voila - we look really strong - I'm delighted Frank is learning from his mistakes (this was my biggest worry). The blueprint of the team is clear, players are enjoying themselves. We're creating at will and defending excellently. This month is going to be a crucial one - this month decides whether we challenge for trophies seriously this season, and so far so good. What can I say about Olivier Giroud. Best supersub in the world at the moment, an outstanding leader in the team, a great example for the young guys coming into the team now. His mentality, his professionalism and his ability... What a player, what a game from him. I seriously hope we can win at least one last trophy with this guy at the club. Glad to see Havertz is getting back to his match fitness, thought he also had a very good game today. Callum had a pretty strong showing on the right hand side as well, probably would've had a few goals if Pulisic played him in a couple times. Really exciting times. Hope we can finish December strong, because then we can say for the first time in a long time that we're actually hunting for trophies again. Lampard could achieve something special this season if he brings it all together and makes the right choices in difficult moments. The template and base of this squad is looking excellent, and now - it's up to him, Jody and the rest of the coaching staff, and the players.

Havertz!

Also, it was his birthday lol.

Not in London.

Rubbish. It even says in the article it was before current lockdown rules - he just went to a restaurant with Tomori lol.

I love how the academy boys have taken on the challenge of the team's level increasing. Mount has upped his game, James has upped his game, Tammy as well. Superb response from them. Just waiting on CHO now.