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How is it patronising for a striker to take penalties?

Chesney is a cunt, I remember him taking the piss when we lost on penalties to Everton last season. A week later he fucked up in the Carling Cup final. I made sure he knew about it. Arrogant little tart, like all Arsenal supporters/players; they win against a complacent and under-strength Milan side (and still go out of Europe) and suddenly they think van Persie is better than Messi and Wenger is the Messiah.

Why is it ridiculous to hate an Arsenal player?

£80 million plus Ronaldo and I'll think about it. Robben, I think?!

Yep, Carlo took a real shining to him. He was told he wasn't allowed to play him.

He did the same yesterday.

Sczczczczczczczczbebzgfuhfnnty can fuck off, the cunt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PoDyypJPQM Have some of them apples you bitter twat.

^ Did it ever really even start?

Alex, what a legend. Very fair analysis.

Well... that's two out of three missed by Mata. I would quite like to see Sturridge take them.

Should play the Diamond... Cech Ivanovic - Cahill - Luiz - Cole/Bertrand Essien Ramires - Malouda Mata Torres - Sturridge

Roy Keane. You're a disgrace.

I still think he played well. You don't get a good sense of the player's attitude and work rate unless you're there. I appreciated his tireless showing.

Yeah, I refused to partake in that. Still found it hilarious. Yesterday was not a night of politics, or making our feelings known. It was about backing the players and the manager, which has not happened this season. It was refreshing to see unconditional support.

Mata has now scored in all three rounds - is he going to do an Osgood and take us to WEMBLEY?

Chelsea FC 1-0 Stoke POST-MATCH DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

Chelsea FC vs Stoke PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION & LIVE CHAT FA Premier League Saturday 10 March 2012 - 3pm KO

Haha, I've lost my voice from singing. Genuinely went fucking berserk went Meireles scored, I ran up and down the aisle beating my chest for some reason or another. Most passionate celebration for a goal I've done since Mata scored against Les Arseholes.

Not one.

Great banner, shit grammar.

Our fans were mint. They always are, especially when I'm there Some of our best chants tonight: "We don't want you here, we don't want you here - fuck off Benitez, we don't want you here". "She said no, Marlon; she said no" - in reply to Marlon King, the man, the myth, the rapist. "He sacks who he waaaaants, Roman Abramovich, he sacks who he wants". "JOSEEEEEE MOURIIIINHOOOOOOO!!!" "There's only di Matteo, one di Matteeeeeeeo" "EDDIE, EDDIE, EDDIE, EDDIE, EDDIE"

Cech - 7/10 - what more can you ask from a goalkeeper? Commanding in the air and he did all he could with everything thrown at him. The save from Zigic in front of the away fans was outstanding. Ivanovic - 8/10 - absolute beast of a performance. Man of the match as far as I'm concerned. Very solid at the back and going forward he was every bit as good and inventive as any other player in white. Luiz - 7/10 - solid. That is a compliment to Luiz - there was no haphazard defending today. He did what all centre halves should do and find the stands with every clearance. Impressive display. Cahill - 7/10 - very much the same as above. In fact, he and DL4 are developing a beautiful defensive partnership. They compliment each other extremely well. Bertrand - 6/10 - the defensive weak-link, though this is the result of his lack of experience at the top level. Still, he held his own. I would have liked to have seen him get forward more often, but when he did he was very cautious. His delivery is normally quite potent, but it was poor here. I'd like to see him play with a bit more expressiveness and confidence, but still he was competent and that is all I ask. Mikel - 6/10 - the same point for Mikel as for Bertrand; he did his job with minimal fuss. I was actually impressed by the speed of his passing tonight, he had the most urgency out of the midfielders in the first half and was making some intelligent passes to the wings. He is a good squad player and he put in a trademark performance. Meireles - 6/10 - a game of two halves. Absolutely abysmal in the first half, and everything he tried was either over-hit or innacurate. After the interval he was very good, that is actually the best I've seen him play for us. I kept a special eye on him, the way he demanded the ball was pleasing to see. A beautiful goal and some excellent incisive passing. Decent performance all told, but I'd like to see him more consistent with his play. Ramires - 7/10 - I can never fault Ramires for his effort and his endeavour, and he covered every blade of grass today. I would like to see him played in a more offensive position because he is actually very creative, with an eye for a good pass. I wish his first touch was better though! Still, he is the backbone of this team and we looked a poorer side going forward after his withdrawal. Mata - 7/10 - he had a good game, and should have had a perfect hat-trick. He did very well to dig the ball out of his feet for his goal, but the header he missed earlier was very poor, and I was disappointed with his penalty. You have to say it was a good save (as all penalty stops are), but he lacks conviction from the spot, I feel. Still, everything good about our play came courtesy of his left foot. He is our MVP without a doubt. Torres - 7/10 - cracking performance. What the fuck? I hear you scream. He was superb; his movement, his work-rate and his overall play. He should have had two assists, only for Mata to miss the penalty and Sturridge to somehow miss an open goal. He played very well, battled hard and had some fantastic support from the away fans. I wish he'd have taken the penalty, we were all crying for it. Still, he can hold his head high after that display. Kalou - 6/10 - he was bright in fits and starts, but he remains the same frustrating little shit we all love to hate. With a run of games he may regain some sharpness, but he didn't seem in control of the ball when in possession today. Did his best to tackle Mata for the first goal as well SUBS Lampard - 4/10 - did he touch the ball? He did fuck all, and we seemed flat as soon as he came on. Stay on the bench, Frankie. Sturridge - 7/10 - as a Brummie, Sturridge would have needed no incentive to perform tonight, and his cameo was excellent. Still, that was a fucking abysmal miss! Essien - 7/10 - he was on for what, 8 minutes? In that period he restored calmness and composure. He is a vital player for us, still.

I know, it was a moment I wish him the best of luck wherever he goes, though.

Hope AVB goes to Inter and wins the UCL.

Yeah but that one fit CB will be facing either Torres or Drogba, so they should be ok as well