Jase

That talk of Man City running away with the PL after the first 5 games seems daft now, doesn't it? Won only 4 of the last 10 matches. When they win, they win well. When they lose, they lose badly. Performances always swing between good & bad. No middle ground with them.

#JoseOUT #TaxiforJose #SackJose #P45forJose

But it's not just the striker isn't it? Hardly anyone else makes the run beyond the ooposition's defence.

Hazard isn't so lucky at Chelsea. Hardly any runners off the ball.

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/12/mourinho--build-from-now.html

http://www.thefa.com/news/the-fa-cup/2015/dec/third-round-proper-draw-041215 FA Cup 3rd round draw on Monday, 7 December, at 7pm UK time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaHAUEXeL7U&feature=youtu.be Just copy 1 of the URLs - either the one at the top or the one generated when you try to share it. One of them always tend to work.

Real Madrid KICKED OUT of Copa Del Rey after fielding ineligible Denis Cheryshev

True that but on the other hand, I would like to think that after being dropped against Spurs and the scrutiny he has had, he would want to prove a point tomorrow and Bournemouth is arguably the perfect opponent for him to start scoring again.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/dec/03/chelsea-thibaut-courtois-return-bournemouth-knee-lay-off-diego-costa?CMP=share_btn_tw

Technically, he signed a 2-year contract extension since the previous one was due to expire in 2017. It is a decent decision to keep him - he can be a useful squad player (we can't fill the whole squad with world class players, can we?), is English (fills the HG quota as well) and if we decide to sell him at any time within the next 4 years, we can probably get a decent fee for him.

Mourinho said this after the game on Sunday.

Costa could certainly learn a thing or two from Remy.

Indeed but on a serious note, it's fucking ridiculous how often they pick up injuries year in year out. At least 10-15 per season without fail.

Swansea lost at Liverpool and that means we have now moved up to 14th. Progress.

I agree but blaming the formation is only valid till a certain point. Putting him in the pivot doesn't excuse his tendency to give the ball away, just jog around when the opposition have the ball, not put in the challenges etc. Those are practically basic things you would expect any player to do well regardless of the position they play in (except GK of course).

Posted this in the pre-match thread and it turned out to be right again.

Yeah but who did we play in the last 2 games and who did we play today? Fabregas becomes an average player whenever we play one of the top sides and when you look at his overall peformances since he joined us, it hasn't been good enough. Wenger's decision not to sign him last year seems like a wise one.

Could have killed him.

To be honest, does Costa even like anyone? I mean if you are on good terms with him, he will probably be your best mate. But the minute you start arguing with him about something, he'll probably be like your worst enemy ever.

One wishes Mourinho would at least trust Remy the way he has trusted Costa all this time. It's not like Remy is Falcao or Torres and at least you won't see him wanting to fight players and putting us in the news for the wrong reasons.

Poll added.

Expecting the worst today. Getting a draw would feel like a win!

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Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION AND LIVE CHAT 2015/16 Premier League Match 15 5th December, Saturday, 2015 Stamford Bridge 17:30 Kick Off (UK time)