Peace.

:fainthv9: Seriously ?! Can't believe it... What a little cunt without any kind of respect. When Gallas has critisized arsenal's youth because they don't respect the old players, I thought he was just a bitter man, but I see what he meant now...

Well, I don't think that he hates Chelsea. I actually understand him. When you have a son with a great talent and you take a look at Chelsea, where so many talents don't break into the first team and are more or less mistreated (Sinclaire, Stoch, Matic, Kakuta, Sturridge, Borini, PvA, Cork, etc...), I guess it is natural to advice his son against going to this club. And if I had a son, for his own sake I wouldn't want him to sign for Chelsea lol. By the way, he never said to not go to Chelsea. Once again this is just a misleading title made by the Daily Hate Mail. He just said : "The training facilities are good - but kids should not go there (England)"

No he wasn't. The captain was Nasri. Yeah Ribery, and Evra as well, were back and both started the game. We played in a 4-2-3-1 shape, Malouda was on the left wing and Ribery on the right. Well, it didn't really work for Ribery in the first half. In the second he switched his place with Malouda, he looked better on the left, though he was still quite mediocre ! And I think if he (Malouda) keeps performing like this, he will soon let his place to Ribery. Overall this game was a reminiscence of Domenech era (i don't know whether I should cry or laugh). Well, I don't know whether he is just burnt out or he is definitely finished. All I know is that he is really in a poor form and he should fix it quickly. And believe me, if he still is a starting player for France, this is just because of his rep (I mean because he was good last year). If he's benched both at Chelsea and France, I wonder what will be the effects on him...

What I can understand : "His future within Spain national team is up to him. He will tell us what to do. We have always backed him but his future is up to him." So yeah, his place in the starting IX is in danger.

Watched the France game. Once again Malouda was dreadful... I don't know whether he will last long in the starting XI. And I fear the altruistic Malouda is six feet deep.

Yup. I was thinking the same thing. When he was benched, Skysports showed Roman Abramovitch, and he seemed to be unhappy and annoyed as well. I can understand Torres, to be benched and to not manage to score should be very embarassing for him. The sooner he scores the better... On the game. First of all, I gotta say that I was surprised by Kalou and pleased as well. He showed great movements and ideas. In the first half, he was actually the only player who has destabilized ManCity's defense. He still has some 'Kalou' moments, for instance when he shot straight on Hart, but he did interesting things. As many have already say, he linked up nicely the attack and the midfield, he is also the man who has the more complicity with Torres. When he is played as a striker he is far better than when he is played as a winger... He has abilities we lacked lately... I still think he isn't good enough to be a regular starter, but I admit that against well organised defenses, he is helpful. Before the game, I though that a draw would have been a good result considering that ManCity would have park the bus, and God knows the troubles we have against teams which park the bus...Beside, I still think that a draw would have been a good result, hence I'm really delighted and happy with this win. In the first half, the game was rather boring if you sought for a spectacle... But in term of tactic, it was a good game. No wonder when you see that both coaches are italians, the tactic prevails over the show, isn't it ? City was defending very well, as usual I would say, and prevented us to have opportunities to score. Though we could (or should) have scored once at least, our finishing still isn't what it used to be. During the second half I was busy, so I just watched the game every now and then... I've actually just seen, notably, the moment when Torres was substitued, Malouda's epic failures and Ramires goal. So I can't say whether we have played well or not... Everyone has well played. Terry showed once more that he is the archetype of the captain. Ashley Cole and Essien have come back near to their real level. Ramires and Luiz were marvelous, though they scare me at times lol. Another irreprochable performance from Cech and Ivanovic. An interesting Kalou. Lampard still wasn't the 'real' Lampard, but there was a clear improvement. Torres showed good movements, but in my opinion he really lacks confidence. And then comes the only negative, Malouda. I don't know what he is thinking at the moment, but his play is absolutely wrong.

Ahah, so true But in the other hand, if he does a great game whenever we critisize him, I will do so before every game

I wonder if it is not Kalou who has the more scored from open play

We should change the name of this thread into "Malouda is ignoring everybody ?".

It's funny to see how ManCity's players and staff are fascinated by Torres lol.

Roman didn't seem to be happy that Torres is subbed lol Malouda subbed, yeepee !

Get the fuck away from the Bridge Malouda...

Malouda is a drag. Sub him ffs.

So boring... Our players are too slow to make pass, they hold the ball too much before doing a pass. There's no urgency. Malouda should been take off. He's way too selfish. Zhirkov to replace him, please.

There's penalty here, Bloody hell...

Malouda definitely wants to score.

There's no foul. Essien has touched the ball before the player.

Yeah, no Tevez is really a good news. He has scored 6 goals in the five last games that he's played against us. And I though that I would never say that, but... I'm happy that Kalou starts the game ! He will add some pace and some creativity. I actually hoped he would start... And I hope that Malouda will justify why he is back in the starting XI. ps: Both Drogba and Anelka on the bench... Carlo has certainly recovered his balls

Gourlay is sure an idiot.

I guess it only will die when Aguero will stop his career

I am not sure whether it's a good decision for the national team of England or not, to be honest...

I wonder if his loan spell could change his future at Chelsea ?

How on earth people can label Torres as a flop... During the first months, everybody was labeling Ramires as a flop. Six months later, look how he's good. So give Torres time...

Bloody hell... It's a lot of money for a 18 years old player who has yet played a professional game and who likely will play for our academy/reserve the next season. I hope we won't sell him in two years for £1million lol

Shevchenko said: 'Chelsea play a different game to Liverpool. You need time to adapt. Everyone is looking at him because the price of the transfer is very high. In England everyone puts a lot of pressure on him. He is a big player, a big name and goals will come. 'He needs to keep believing in himself and keep calm. I know he will be working hard. Maybe it is best he does not think about scoring.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1367703/Andriy-Shevchenko-tells-Fernando-Torres-relax-Chelsea.html#ixzz1Gz1zldpH