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Completely agree.... Sorry, meant to say 5 at the back for THIS game. Wouldn't want to see that all the time

Told ya, that 5 at the back is the way to go for this game Agree, @Tomo ???

Well RB Leipzig are higher than Bayern in the table. And we saw how Spurs did against Bayern..

I gave Azpi a lot of stick last season, and questioned his ability as a captain. But this season, barring the first few games and the mistake at Everton he has been good, especially during the 7 game winning run. I would definitely pick him over Alonso, or current-form Emerson who has declined since picking up an injury early this season. At this point, with Rudiger just regaining match fitness, I trust none of our defenders in a back 4, and that includes James as well. We need to put them in a 5 so that each of them have adequate cover. At least for this game

I agree...after the Wolves game, 3atb was boring to watch, almost akin to Contes 2nd season The only reason I suggested it, was to get a reaction out of the team. Because as far as the PL goes, the team is in a slump. They seemed to have given up ever since the Etihad game. Besides changing formation and starting personnel, I'm not sure how Frank is going to get a reaction out of his team. Not sure if he's yet at that stage of his career ala Klopp, who can motivate his team otherwise.

We are in a slump, and drastic change is needed for this game to give the team a shake up. Ditch the 433 for this one. Go to 5 at the back, with James as RWB. Hopefully Tomori will also be fit in time. Wing backs will allow for Pulisic to move into the center to influence play. We've been leaking goals for a while now, and a change in mindset is needed for this game at least. At least to throw Mourinho off, in what he would expect to be an open game

Yeah, the east and west stands were pretty quiet today. At the risk of sounding biased, those are the stands which have the most tourists. Dont think it's going to change much, until we expand. On a side note. Knew VAR would rear its ugly head today. It's becoming my eternal enemy

Wooah..didnt know they designed the birds nest in China. Club always had good taste when it comes to these kind of things

It is a beautiful design. Love the inter arching brickwork as well., and of course the tall corridors going around the stadium. Almost like a spectacular shrine of some sort.

Interesting to see they have preserved the old shed wall in those pics.

Lol...I was just going to post a link myself. What do you guys think of us going for Neymar next summer? Personally, would prefer that even if it is to just pip City/Liverpool Plus, I think he could mature at 27, at least in terms of attitude

For me, if we are playing James at RB, Azpi has to definitely start, until we get a good LB and Rudiger returns to the CB lineup. The current defensive lineup had no other vocal leaders and very little organization, and he's the closest we've got, no matter how much of a 'leader' he is. Remember, Azpi was playing fine at RB when we were on a 7 game winning streak. Lampard started including James as permanent fixture in the starting lineup, not just based on James' merit, but because Emerson and Alonso played like crap in their most recent games Emerson was terrible against West Ham and City

New left back, and new backup striker. Backup CB as well, depending on Rudigers form Even if Rudiger comes good this season, I would still like a WC CB, but that's not something we would get in a January window I think

Didnt see this match, but even before seeing the result, the writing was on the wall after Everton flopped against Liverpool so badly. Knew these fuckers would sack their manager and look to rebound against us. Wouldn't be surprised if they went to flop in their next game. Anyway, this result is in the past. For now, we still have our points gap against the 5th placed team. Let's look to protect that

I just think this guy is a bit lazy with defence. Doesnt rush out quickly enough to block a cross. Failed to do it in the city game, and failed to do it today. No surprise he's fallen out of the starting 11

Also jokes aside, I've seen some Chelsea fans hoping that the transfer ban continues for the rest of the season. I really hope we get the Jan window open for us. Plenty of room for reinforcements, especially that left back and backup striker position

After watching the whole game, I'm disappointed with the final result. HOWEVER, I'm still glad that coming into the game,we had put quite a bit of daylight in terms of points ahead of the rest of the chasing pack of spurs, arsenal and United. As long as we go back to picking points against the lesser sides, results against the big 2 will not matter in race for top 4.

This is why Jurgen Klopp is awesome. Hope Frank can emulate Jurgen. I think their style of play is comparable

Clear and obvious errors .... Is it so difficult for the referees to understand simple English? If we have to wait 5 minutes before getting confirming EVERY single goal, its just getting ridiculous VAR in the PL is A FARCE!!!

Clear and obvious errors .... Is it so difficult for the referees to understand simple English? If we have to wait 5 minutes before getting confirming EVERY single goal, its just getting ridiculous VAR in the PL is A FARCE!!!

Azpilicueta moves to the left flank anyway, when James plays, so I doubt its because of him. I think James is still rough. He is very good for his age, but the game against Utd in the league cup showed he still has a little bit more to go before he can become a nailed on starter ahead of Azpi/Emerson.

Gutless reporters...Asking the players about what they made of Chelsea fans leaving early (as if it doesn't happen in other clubs)......I saw questions like this in another interview video as well Reporter doesn't have the balls to ask the same to Frank, though.

Bumbling Barkley....lol for some reason that makes me snigger...haha

I've said it before I can't say it enough... VAR is RUN by bunch of fucking morons!!!!! FA = Fucking arseholes

Maybe you have a very high estimation of him. I haven't seen anything special from him when we played big teams, and this goes back to last season when we played at Anfield, when he disappeared in attack. But, I'm attributing this to the fact that hes still not fully developed as player and has still a few years ago, considering his age.