coolhead23

Unimportant match ... I dont think the manager sees it that way. Terry or Azpi mentioned that in his post match interview that the manager mentioned we need to win the next 2 match and have the max number of wins for the season.

Decent player with decent technique ... but this season pulled down all the momentum for him. He didnt really get going when it went down just like our players last season. Hence I dont see him at Chelsea atleast till Conte is there ... He demands a lot from his players.

Championes, Championes, Ole! Ole! Ole! Great job, Blues ... NOW lets do the double!!!!

I hope so too that he stays with us ... Have my fingers crossed on him ...

First thing first ... I completely agree with u on the skill set thing and what he bring to the team is definitely unique. One of the difference between Spurs and us in terms of the title race has been the different profiles of players we have against them which is one of the reason we are ahead. And I would want him to be part of the Chelsea even next yr because he can give a lot when used smartly. However my worry is that he has now won what he was always missing in his resume infact it could be 2 of those now. He could well be thinking that I wouldnt be getting starting roles going forward so be part of a project where I can get more game time. At this age most of the players think that I could have 2-3-4 years left in me, make the most of it rather then being used less ... unless U have a long term association with the club which Cesc doesnt, I doubt he would stay which will be a loss. I wish he stays and be part of this fantastic project like you mentioned.

I guess the million dollar question would be, does he want to stay and fight for a part time role specially if we get more midfielders in?

Would say throw in the stupid money for him than anyone else on that list (would take Griezmann though but he is United bound). Take all the money from Costa sale, add more and get him if Money is the deciding factor. A top player who can score, HS and we wouldnt have to worry about strikers for the next few years. P.S. Dont see it happening

They knew about it ... I believe it was Errison who mentioned it in his post match interview that they were aware of the result before going into their game. I pretty sure that what he mentioned

Need to give credit to Pochettino for actually drilling a winning mentality into this young Spurs side. One of the reasons why they are behind at this time is because they didnt get a good second striker in the transfer window and ended drawing too many games while Kane was out. Next season irrespective of this season results, if Spurs really want to be part of the big guns they need to spend on having their second line (got a poor bench) ... have some different profile of players (they are missing wide men) With Spurs having a very good young squad, if they hold on to Pochettino next season and invest money in the right players next season ... they will be again Title challengers ... for me they are moving up in the right direction and it's scary for the other big teams.

Mentioned it in the match thread ... This guy brings lot of passion, commitment and energy into the side... something which is hard to find these days ... He gets lot of stick but he has been a difference for us on numerous occasions this season. He's been a very important piece in Conte's plan of dominance.

Great game, all round performance ... 3 points, clean sheet and a step closer to the title. Pedro the MOTM ... Really love the passion and attitude he gets to the team, he has gaps in his game but he just makes it up with his energy. Lot of time these small things makes the difference and he has provided us with the difference quite a few times this season. I hope whoever we replace him with, has the same level of commitment and energy that he brings.

Atleast he is better than the BS that Jose has to offer

Right now I dont think it is about who anyone plays ... It is more about keeping your composure and/or nerves. Time and again we have seen teams lose out to weaker teams because they are not able to keep their cool. Spurs are classic example from last year, Liverpool (Gerrad admitted that anxiety as they were approaching the finish line) . Our current lot has the experience to make it through the finish line but I would admit that Spurs are showing some experience in that direction ... The Crystal palace game for them was all about keeping that nerve. Will keep our fingers crossed and I for one is going to take one game at a time.

Ake, Christensen, Chalobah and possibly Baker should get chances next season as they all are deserving one and they have earned it. We will need a bigger squad due to CL and Conte needs to rotate the squad often. I'm sure we will go into the market to make marquee signings but we shouldnt overlook what we have in hand. Musonda, Tammy, Boga, Brown, Loftus-Cheek, Aina needs to be sent out to better clubs (specially Tammy & Musonda) who could provide them regular game time to assess them for the future.

John Terry: Captain, Leader and a Legend!!!

Brilliant analysis on the United - Chelsea game on MNF ... Great comparison by Neville on Hazard and Messi. Worth a watch.

I m not sure on Pogba as one of the 2 CMs ... I dont see him having the discipline that is needed to be a CM, defend & attack throughtout the game ... this will only mean that Kante will have double thw work while on the defensive. For me Pogba would work wonders when he has 2 CMs covering him and he plays more of the attacking no 10 role (like the 3-5-2 or 4-3-3). His greatest strengths is to smash the ball and the quick passes other than that he's just an over hyped player.

I m well aware that Football is a squad game. But why get a player who is doing really well somewhere else and he hardly is on the team sheet forget the minutes? We have so many players on loan who we know are never going to make it to the first team, pick anyone out of them to make the numbers, pick someone from the youth squad to make up the numbers ... why pick someone who is doing well if we're not going to offer anything to him. I get the logic that we shouldnt be tweaking the winning combination but yesterday was an opportunity and we still go for it. We changed the formation to accommodate Willian but didnt go a 3-5-2 where again Ake could have got a chance. And he has been regularly playing football at the PL level, doesnt need a pre-season to prove himself. The only conclusion I can make out is ... If he doesnt enjoy the manager's confidence and he was forced to be part of the team just like Batshuayi from the Chelsea hierarchy then we would have a problem going forward.

My argument is what's the point in making the numbers!!! I dont know who would they recall Ake or Christensen because end of the day it makes no sense to recall someone and not use him when the need is there. Why didnt we just buy someone in Jan when we knew Ivanovic was moving out instead of recalling?

As i mentioned above what is the point in having one extra player if he is not getting into the team sheet forget minutes because that player's contribution is zero. The theory that he is not impressing the manager is just too vague for me because both managers have really praised him for his work rate in the last 2 clubs and he is a young lad without any issues. If we are preparing him for next season, my argument would be atleast give him some minutes like Chalobab and Loftus Cheek.

Come on, mate ... Common sense!!! What is the point in having depth when we are not going to give any minutes to the kid. How does it make a difference if you have 23 players or 22 because for all those who dont get games are just making numbers which has no value. Yesterday was the best example of playing the ones who are not getting chance or who have been brought in for depth ... I feel Ake could have done a job based on his stints at Watford and Bournemouth. Again i m not denying what you mentioned before but it is baffling as to why should we get back a player who is doing well and hardly making the team sheet in here. I m just confused....

Really bad day at work yest ... Out-thought, Out-played, clueless, no direction ... As one of the commentator mention, United youth are making it easy against an experience Chelsea team. Not sure why is Conte so much into Costa ... On Costa's bad days he is just a bully trying to get into a unnecessary fight which harms us. Conte should bench Costa, guess it is high time.

Maybe you're correct, maybe he doesnt fit here ... however if that is the case then why did we recall the player who was doing extremely well at Bournemouth, he was a starter there and getting regular football... more importantly doing well. Recalling him means no sense when we are not going to give him any time on the field. Again he been a home grown player and not getting a single minute makes no sense.

Honestly wouldnt compare the 2 in terms of attitude ... maybe yes the poacher angle but looking at Lukaku yesterday you couldnt find any passion ( a 35 yr old Zlatan was more energetic) however with Chicha he's very lively ...

Watching Lukaku's game yesterday which was so frustrating at time ... kept going to the same thing: how come he scored so many goals