Win today and beat Arsenal next week and we will be leading the table going into Christmas? What a topsy turvy season. Good to see Luiz starting! Although Iva at RB again saddens me!!
Mourinho: 'Essien subbed as 45 mins in his position with a yellow card, against a team who counter-attack, is a long time to play.' #CFC Jose Mourinho: 'The Southampton goal was like a knife in the back, but in the first half we played well, with no panic.' #CFC Mourinho: 'In the second half we played 4-4-2 and gave Southampton what they didn't expect. Mata gave us what we needed.' #CFC Mourinho: 'Southampton like to play from the back but by us playing two strikers pressing, it didn't allow that.' #CFC Mourinho: 'Everybody makes mistakes, and Essien was trying to play when he made his, but he also played his part in our stability.' #CFC Mourinho on winning the title: "The boys have to cope with the responsibility of being there [being involved in a race]."
What a Header though! Statisticians Opta: 34 - In his 400th PL appearance, John Terry scores his 34th goal. Excluding penalties, he is the top scoring defender in PL history
Chelsea's John Terry: "The early goal gave Saints confidence & they were better than us 1st half. But we re-grouped and came out strongly" Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: "We gave Southampton a 2nd half they were not expecting, and they couldn't cope with it"
Look at all the Brazilians here jumping with joy by beating some other unheard team in a friendly. Huh! And before anyone here jumps the gun , i am totally kidding!! I hope Brazil reaches the final at least if not win it, along with Germany or Belgium. Just not England!
Wohhoooo. . brilliant work by Jim and everyone involved with the everyday's functioning. My one of the go to sites whenever oi come online!! Here's to another 10, 20 years to come!! Cheers
Since i didn't see the midweek match, i fell like it's been ages since i last saw Mikel play, i sort of him miss him now! Also Mata. . Good team for me though, Hazard to own WBA!
Ok, so i went for Torres for the MOTM poll and he totally and thoroughly deserves it but i want to mention Ramires as well. After today, i am convinced he has done some vodoo shit or some black magic, no way a man can have that much energy or stamina!!
I would go with Lukaku. In top form. I am going in with Sturridge, Newcastle and pool have been high scoring games in the recent past!! Hope that continues and Sturridge bangs in a couple!!
Oh, the relief of having football back. Bertrand to get his first start then, hope he gathers it with both hands!! We need him to keep Ashley Cole on his toes!! If Torres is starting, i hope he is wound up like he was against Spurs!! Let's get started!!
Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 8 home matches in the Premier League. Chelsea have won 10 of their last 11 home matches in the Premier League.