Jase

That would explain why Salah was pointing to the direction of the bench and Mourinho celebrating wildly (compared to the 5 goals before) after he scored.

Thibaut Courtois to return to Chelsea next season and sign a new five-year contract

All 3 Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City will play their game in hand this coming midweek - Liverpool v Sunderland, Arsenal v Swansea and Man United v Man City. Expecting Liverpool and Arsenal to win and maybe City as well but hoping that United will turn up this time against them and not played abysmally like they did against Liverpool..

Worth reminding that Liverpool will face Spurs at Anfield and City go to Arsenal next weekend as well..

After yet another big game...

Schurrle has made 23 league appearances for us this season, starting 10 of them and in those 10 starts, he has scored all of his 7 goals (1 vs Man City, 2 vs Stoke, 3 vs Fulham and 1 vs Arsenal).

Think the trio of Hazard-Oscar-Schurrle works better than Hazard-Oscar-Willian. Not saying this because Willian hasn't done anything productive in the attacking third in recent times but it offers us something different, a variety of threat if we go with the former rather than the latter trio. Schurrle is a direct player, one that is mainly about movement and is always looking to get in behind oppositions' defence and these attributes complement the likes of Hazard, Oscar who likes to get on the ball - a ball hogger if you like - and create things from there. They create chances, Schurrle finishes them. That way, we won't have to just rely on our STs to score given they blow hot and cold generally. When we go with the Hazard-Oscar-Willian trio, we don't really often get enough penetration. All 3 like to get on the ball and doesn't offer that direct, penetrative runs, option like Schurrle does.

Contrary to what Daily Mail reported, Marca claimed Courtois can't face us in the Champions League had or if we face them this season.. http://www.marca.com/2014/03/22/en/football/spanish_football/1395516654.html

I know Arsenal were down to 10 men and all but nice to see actually we really kill the opposition by being clinical with most of our chances for once. It's been a long time coming and it really felt great especially coming against Arsenal and Wenger in his 1000th game in charge!

Mourinho said on Chelsea TV after the game that he hoped Eto's hamstring injury is not too serious and will probably only be out for maybe 10-15 days. Joy...Guess we'll probably have to play Torres against PSG now.

Poor fella broke down in tears after 3 minutes in..

Full interviews this time... http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1ivd48_reaction-mourinho-azpilicueta-on-arsenal_sport

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Against a Tony Pulis managed side? Oh my. They'll surely sit deep and defend most of the time and we could have our usual problems of breaking such lesser sides down again. Hopefully that won't be the case and can get an early goal or two to force them out. Otherwise, it could get edgy the longer it stays 0-0..

Mourinho praised Cech's save just before we went 1-0 up..

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION AND LIVE CHAT English Premier League 29th March, Saturday, 2014 Selhurst Park 15:00 Kick Off (UK time)

Crystal Palace 1-0 Chelsea POST-MATCH DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS English Premier League 29th March, Saturday, 2014 Selhurst Park 15:00 Kick Off (UK time)