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He's been exceptional so far. He deserves a goal for all his efforts today.

Nah it'll probably force Jose to make some attacking substitutes. We can win this game easily,its just a shame that we are handicapping ourselves by play a cm as a winger. No criticism towards Ramires because there is nothing really he could do better for us in that sort of a position. Anyways lets just be positive hope we win this one. FA cup is a trophy we should be really in contention for.

I really don't believe we played that bad as people are describing it here.Maybe its just the frustration of not having scored with the various opportunities taken. For me,its been a quite direct and fast flowing game. Derby missed to capitalise on a few errors made but overall its been quite an enjoyable game to watch.Also,Willian has been fantastic for us so far.

Wow that is really harsh. I know he's not a natural winger and has been picked ahead of players who actually are but his performance has not been that bad for us.

We're playing some good direct football. Pity we have not scored yet but happy with the performance so far. Willian has really impressed me so far. Great player.

Totally agree with you. Our inability to finish off games has not only cost us valuable points and an impressive goal difference but also the opportunity to give players like KDB,Ake and Kalas a chance to play for the first team on a much regular basis.

let's ask Ashely Cole.

boobs in the Mata topic. best thread ever lol.

If Essien does leave then I don't think we should buy anyone to replace him. It'll be better to give that role to someone like Chalobah because it'll help him develop his career here and could be a great reward for his recent loan spells.

Winning this league without a clinical striker will be a huge achievement. Makes you just wonder how great we will be when we do get a pair of class strikers(one obviously being Lukaku)

The Spaniard is not having the best time this season.He's being played out of position and hasn't been getting much game time because of the quality players we have. So,its important that we accept the situation and be prepared for his departure in the summer.It'll frankly be the best solution for both parties.Mata is a class player and he'll be an important part to any team,especially PSG. Mata's vision and creativity would provide some great service to Cavani and Ibra. Also,what's important is that Mata will start enjoying his game again.He's an amazing player and deserves to play every week.

Mikel scoring his first premier league goal.

I admire Jose's belief in his players. He started Eto'o for this even though he had a misfiring game against Swansea. I am glad that the belief paid dividends,Eto'o worked his socks off and had a great game.

Worked so hard. Love his energy and work commitment. So happy Spurs did not sign him!

Do not need to sign Guarin. I'd rather have Luiz in midfield than the Colombian midfielder.

Loved very single minute of the match.

If Jose really wanted him,he would have signed him in the summer itself. I know the striker situation is bad but don't think we should be so desperate and really believe these rumours.

I believe we can win this game and no I am not being super optimistic here. We have the quality and depth to not only win this game but the title itself. I know the lack of a clinical striker has cost us some points but I think we have the perfect blend of youth and experience.The experience factor will definitely help us in tough games like this one and plus with the advantage of playing at home,the chances of us winning is greater.

Signing another attacking midfielder after selling KDB will only mean that Mata will be sold too.

I am really excited about next season.I mean our midfielders played really well and provided some terrific service but unfortunately Eto'o could not finish at all. Yes,I know its frustrating but if we can be in such a challenging position at this stage then next season is certainly ours to dominate. As for this season,we just have to slug it out and see where that gets us.

this really made me laugh. good stuff.

lol i meant in January only. Sorry for the confusion.

Trust me. Get a Lampard one,I know he's not one of your options but having the jersey of our club legend is something just on another whole level.

The best part of getting a solid creative dm like Matic would be that we won't have to invest in a centre back as the root cause of our defensive problems is the lack of a reliable defensive midfielder.

There is no need to bring in a centre back. A dm is what we really need,to be honest,we have a great bunch of defenders in the squad(both experienced and young ones) Hopefully,Kalas and Omeruo won't get overlooked by other club talents.