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At the same time, Arsenal could struggle with Hazard and Mata.

Pumped for this. Fairly confident we can get something out of the game as well. Arsenal's 'new' defense is overrated. It would be a hell of a match if we played Oscar, Mata and Hazard again. Ramires really should displace Lampard in the pivots now. His energy is much better suited there. Much better than Lampard in that role.

Great confidence boost and run out for everyone. Can't read too much into the game but Torres missed another easy chance....Piazon looked decent but should go on loan to a Championship side. he looked like he was a bit slow on the ball.

Has it been confirmed that Sturridge is fit/injured?

Amen. Last sentence is crudely put but the meaning is valid.

Fucking badass since he has lived up to that quote and shown us his very good side.

Ditto.

What Hazard said was true. No one likes parking the bus. Its also true he wouldn't have joined us unless we were in the CL.

Operation Spam Falcao: Begin

Is this the only stream available? And will it be a Video stream or the radio commentary?

Actually, I think this is what I'll end up doing. Do you have an exact time (BST) as to when Chelsea TV will broadcast it? Edit: Just saw Choulo's post, don't worry

The question is though are we willing to wait for him or will we just end up buying another CM? The latter seems more likely.

Like I said, he would probably be best in a 4-3-3 with some creative freedom. Same with Josh. If KDB and Josh develop into the players we think they can become, we'd have an incredible midfield and team in general. For a 4-3-3: CM/AM: McEachran, Oscar, KDB DM: Romeu, Mikel LW/RW: Hazard, Mata, Marin, Moses ----------------------------Romeu-------------------------- -------------Josh/KDB--------------Oscar--------------- --Moses/Hazard-----New Striker------Mata/Marin- Crazy good

In a 4-3-3, sure but not in the double pivot where you need to be preferably physical and need to defend.

Shame it appears this won't be broadcasted on TV.

I'd have him back as early as possible and finally let him create his dynasty like Ferguson has done with ManUre.

Even if Frank is 33 and declining he'd be a massive addition to the MLS. You're all forgetting how mediocre that league still is.

He's not suited to that position. Just like Oscar.

If he wants to play regularly and as a result hinder the team, he should leave. No one is bigger than the club. Not even Frank.

Cannot wait until he leaves so we can get a real Striker and move on with our title challenge (if its still in tact by January). I used to be such a stubborn supporter of his but there is no longer any reason to close my eyes to the truth (like many still do). Those stats that someone posted, about Torres being the 2nd worst striker in terms of Goals per game in the entire league, is petrifying. How did we let it get to this stage? How is he still playing for a top club? Strikers from Wigan, Norwich, Swansea etc are scoring at a better rate than Torres. There is literally no way someone can defend him. We have had Hazard, Mata and recently Oscar ready to supply him. If he hasn't got the service from them its because he doesn't make many good runs and stands around lazily expecting the ball to hit his foot and fly 20 yards into the net. When he does get a chance, he fluffs it, as seen against Stoke. He won't score much more than an occasional goal. He may score a goal or two in the next few games and the Torres fans will start saying "We told you" and "He's back!" (Things I used to say and think) but then the goals will dry up again...A Falcao or a Cavani and we could rip teams apart. We have no reliable or good focus point. I will always remember his goal against Barcelona. Always. Undoubtedly his greatest moment in a Chelsea shirt. However now its just a countdown until he leaves and we as a club can move on from this long drawn out nightmare. Unfortunately he will go down as the biggest flop ever. I have nothing against Nando personally. I hope he can return to Atletico and have a wonderful end to his career there, as he deserves. It would be nice to see for football fans the world over. However, his time here is all but over.

So, a 4-3-3/4-2-1-3? ----------------------Cech-------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -Azpi------Ivanovic--Cahill----Bertrand- -------------------------------------------------- -----------Romeu-------Ramires---------- --------------------Piazon-------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------Moses-----Sturridge----Marin------ Looks very good to me

The suicidal ones, yes.

I don't think anyone wants to see that.

No need to rest Oscar, I think. I doubt he'd play against Le Arse. We'll have one defensive winger in the game.

Benzema would be fantastic if he wanted to leave (Don't see why he would want to).