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Sporting Lisbon 0-1 Chelsea POST-MATCH DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS UEFA Champions League Group Stage - Matchday 2 Tuesday 30 September, 2014 Estádio José Alvalade 19:45 Kick Off (UK time)

Sporting Lisbon vs Chelsea PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION AND LIVE CHAT UEFA Champions League Group Stage - Matchday 2 Tuesday 30 September, 2014 Estádio José Alvalade 19:45 Kick Off (UK time)

Chelsea maintained their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to a comfortable win over third-placed Aston Villa. Villa, who won at Anfield in their previous Premier League away game, fell behind just seven minutes into this encounter as Oscar followed in to convert from close range. Chelsea were made to work to extend their advantage, but the source of their second goal came as little surprise as Diego Costa continued his red-hot scoring streak with a header on the hour mark. And with ten minutes remaining, Willian netted a deserved third to rubber stamp Chelsea's superiority following a performance full of conviction and attacking flair. In manager José Mourinho's 250th game as Blues boss, the hosts came into this game in buoyant mood after disposing of Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup on Wednesday evening, and Oscar, the match-winner on that occasion, was quick to follow in Willian's shot after it was palmed away by Villa keeper Brad Guzan. Oscar threaded the ball beyond Guzan, still on the floor following that save, and Philipe Senderos, the former Arsenal defender, who was helpless to prevent the Blues taking an early lead. It was the Brazilian's second goal in as many games. The Brazilian later combined to tee up Cesc Fabregas, whose drive was fiercely-struck but wayward, before compatriot Costa headed a superb cross from Willian straight into the hands of Guzan in what was the home side's best opportunity to extend the lead. After the interval, Costa was again wasteful after good service from out wide - this time supplied by Branislav Ivanovic - as he failed to muster the requisite pace and direction to deceive Guzan. But it was a case of "third time lucky" for the former Atletico Madrid man, as he got on the end of Spain team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta's cross to put Chelsea firmly in control with half-an-hour remaining. Costa was instrumental in the third goal, also. After his excellent run produced a fine save out of Guzan, the ball fell to Willian who lashed home his first of the season to cap off an excellent individual performance. Chelsea turn their attentions back to the Champions League with a midweek trip to Lisbon next on the agenda, before they entertain Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, and they will go into these games bolstered by the confidence of a morale-boosting - and much-needed - clean sheet. Shut-outs have come at a premium for the Blues this season, no doubt a result of their devastating attacking performances, but this second clean sheet in three Premier League home games certainly highlights that Stamford Bridge has once again become the impregnable fortress it was in Mourinho's first spell. Match Statistics, courtesy of Sky Sports

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MHU mate, you?

It definitely shouldn't be the sparkling one, that would insinuate he has a personality.

My opinion - Courtois /> Cech, Cech /> Courtois. Both deserve game time.

I love Big Mark but if Cech doesn't start I'll run down and bitchslap Mourinho

Not quite as loud as this though: He barely even acknowledged the City fans. He refers to them as "the club" or "City", not as "we" or "us".

Plenty of people have, such as Boshman and myself. We're awaiting your response in the City match thread.

They are. It isn't the staff's fault the people criticising Frank - which they are entitled to do - are generally getting on the defensive and are resorting to insults. That being said both "factions" have done the same.

Post of the month.

You're proving again how ignorant you are by claiming I'm one of those people who thinks Frank is a fraud. I think he is our greatest-ever player and will love and respect him forever. My point was your blatant disrespectful towards our female members by claiming women know nothing about football. That's not very nice now, is it? I hope your comment was in jest because we don't tolerate xenophobic language of that sort on this forum.

Your ignorance is outstanding... we have some female members on here, such as Kerry and Barbara to name but two, who're not only more knowledgeable about the game than you are (judging by your posts) but also can post on a forum with a bit of dignity and respect for other people and their opinions.

You're not allowed to call him a Judas because you are fully aware of the potential flame war that sort of vitriol would evoke. BTW it's cute you've re-assumed your self-appointed title of "TC Legend" - we've been needing someone to spice things up since TOPTB was banned.

The way he says "City" instead of "us" or "we" when describing the game today reaffirms he is Chelsea through and through. People who doubt that can fucking do one, as far as I'm concerned.

He isn't bad looking at all, big nose though! Not a patch on my Carlo though:

If it persists then I will act, rest assured. People who insult you rather than debate your point are either a: too lazy to explain their argument or, more usually, b: have realised you're right, they're wrong, and they feel a bit silly about it. Just ignore it.

I saw you reported him, and I ignored the reports. If you find someone over the internet telling you to go and die offensive, then you must be incredibly thin-skinned! Lighten up, it's a football forum. People can very easily type things behind a keyboard they wouldn't dare say to your face. Just be the bigger person and ignore it. If we gave warnings out to everyone who called someone a cunt on here, there'd be no member without a warning to find!

So do I, but you can't go around questioning peoples' intelligence, it's rude, ignorant and condescending. As MrExcalibur says, calm it down. You can be a good poster without slagging people off It's really got nothing to do with you so why are you commenting?

My first game of the season, can't wait! Not been to the Bridge in a while because of finances and work constraints... so I'll make this one count! Expect something like: Cech © Azpilicueta - Zouma - Cahill - Luis Mikel - Aké Schurrle - Oscar - Salah Remy

I missed out on tickets for this because I didn't have enough loyalty points. I'd have been one of those people applauding him had I been there. I just guess some people on here don't have the same amount of class as our Frank.

I'm rarely embarrassed by our support but I have to say I am reading this. 648 games, 211 goals, 13 years, and a fuckload of silverware. I think those fans had every right to say thank-you and goodbye.