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I wonder if AVB will start Torres despite that interview he gave. I think Drogba should come in as a sub if he's fit, he needs a few minutes before the manu game. BTW I really think people are underestimating Bayer; They have a great keeper and young talented strikers. Their strongest point is their midfield, their weakest is the back four. I'm sure we'll win but it probably won't be a cruise. I can't wait to see Ballack get a standing ovation at the Bridge...he deserves it.

I think we need Luiz to partner JT if we're going to play a line this high. Iva is just slow. I really hope Torres gets lucky against Bayer, he needs some luck now to score a goal and get his confidence back.

Good win...a little tense at the end.

Where the fuck are our central defenders??! :@

They got some real loyal fans there Sunderland. The stadium is half empty now.

Yeah but you think he would've noticed that he doesn't score from outside the area though..

Why does malouda shoot when he knows he can't shoot well?

Torres for Mata? Why??

Torres on

good cross Mata

Great to hear the chelsea fans celebrating at the stadium of light.

Malouda good shot

Sturridge is just fucking brilliant

2nd half on the way...

Anelka hasn't been brilliant but what he did do is get in the box and provide a target for crosses and passes (something Torres hasn't been doing)

We need to wrap it up early in the second half. The longer we wait for a second the braver Sunderland will get in attacking.

half-time. Good 45mins for us.

son of a bitch bardsley should've gotten red for that!

Oh no....Mata is down!

Anelka should've scored!

Daniel should've had a free kick...stupid ref

Again great pass Mata...angle too tight for Anelka.

Yellow card....I hope ramires isn't injured!

Come on Anelka...horrible first touch, could've been through

Did it go down as an own goal?