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Fullbacks who have good pace with the ball is something we lack; Spurs get an extra threat from that because both Walker and Rose can run with the ball.

Alright guys, see you on the other side.

Even though on a human level I feel for Oscar missing out on a big game it had to be done. There's nothing he brings to the table that we don't already get from other players who are far more athletic and physical which, ultimately, gives them the edge over him. The last time we played Spurs he put in yet another shit show. We can do without him when we play decent teams.

Azpi is arguably the most natural fit for the role.

We've imported our Champions League tactics tactic to the Carling Cup

Even as one of Mourinho's biggest critics I am giving him the benfit of the doubt and believe it's 3 at the back with Fabregas and Ramires in front of them. Jose wouldn't play Cahill in midfield. He's not that stupid...is he?

Anything else would be suicide.

I hope Gary Cahill is left-back today. Left back in the locker room. I'll get my coat.

Even Atletico, who are the most defensive/counter-attacking of the top European teams, put on a clinic at Stamford Bridge last season.

Is winning the Premier League the achievement we think it is?

And we have supporters who thinking winning the Premier League would represent the pinnacle; that everything would be perfect and that Mourinho be an absolute genius for getting us to the promised land. Look at the quality of the Premier League's best teams.

The Premier League The best hope is Chelsea somehow winning ties with 2 efforts on goal per game.

It's the only valid tactic against all the top Spanish teams and Bayern. There isn't a single English team that could try and take on any of those teams and outplay or dominate them; it's just park the bus and hope you get lucky.

Let's be honest: English football is very exicting but the quality of football is absolutely shit. Look what's happening to the current Champions of the Premier League. Look at how we play every time we face a top team: 2 efforts on goals and 30% possession.

Anybody else think there's a chance his red may be rescinded? The club is making a real push. I've ever seen them upload so many articles on the official site before!

Says it all about Lampard. He is highly motivated to be a bit part player at our title rivals but seemingly scoffed at having the same role at the club he supposedly loves. Legend! :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

Loving it so far to be honest.

They very well may be a link - I'm not discounting that; in fact I'd be making similar criticisms if the rest of the team was performing well and Fabregas' form alone had nosedived but that's not the case. I think the entire team is struggling right now. We play rubbish football with very little cohesion and we're just relying on bits of magic or inspiration to see us through games.

Meh, it's more of a pisstake at those who seem to be offended at any perceived slight/criticism. Rational supporters seemingly can't make any criticism of the manager, player performances, tactics etc without being shouted down or being called names.

I was one of Fabregas' biggest critics earlier in the season, but I'm cutting him some slack because while I do agree that he is playing poorly so are most of the players . The entire team hasn't played consistently for several weeks. We've had one or two decent performances this calendar year; everything other game has been a real struggle with mostly terrible football on display.

You shut your mouth. How DARE you criticise Mourinho. He is the best ever. We are 5 points clear. You are such a spoilt brat. You don't know how to support a manager or the players. When is the last time you were HAPPY after a Chelsea game, eh? :worship: :worship:

There was one moment today where he tried to control the ball on the halfway line and it literally bounced 5 yards in front of him and straight to a Burnley player. I just started laughing out loud to be honest