bombayblue™

Yes, he has.
http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2849259,00.html

Pffffttt Playa please.. I would like to see any other player try and play as many games as Mata did in their first season and have as big as impact as he did in the English Premier League. How could you possibly say that ''there's no way he'll become a Silva'' when Silva's legs went missing in the latter stages of the season just like Mata after he had been run into the ground having to play practically every game for City. He might not have the pace but he doesn't need it with his vision and composure, It is utterly preposterous to degrade Mata's contribution to last season because he didn't turn up against Barcelona in which we basically parked a jumbo jet in front of the goal and scored on lucky counters which of course everybody knows Mata isn't exactly a defensive player. Considering Juan Mata assisted 13 English Premier League goals in a more defensive minded team compared to Silva's 15 playing in a free flowing attack minded City i really can't see where you get your logic from!

It would be difficult to judge how well an established striker from the Italian league past his formative years would adapt to the Premier League.

Earl's Court, Imperial Wharf and Battersea

Earl's Court, Imperial Wharf and Battersea

Earl's Court, Imperial Wharf and Battersea

Hes an impact sub, cant deny that ! Changes games single handedly.
(Why couldnt he do a Tevez and refused to come on !)

AVB:
'With Sturridge somebody fell on his legs and he felt a strong pain in the knee but the ligaments are okay so there shouldn't be any problem. He will only miss the next game at the most.'

Who hasn't?

For those interested in pictures from yesterday's game
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Priceless Aroop. How I miss the witty banter between you, myself, mike and Esk