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With the players we had last season,parking the bus was the only way we could win the elite competition and I can't see that being a bad thing.At the start of this season,we played some amazing football,the Spurs game could be a prime example but then we hit a long run of bad form and panicked a bit.If Roman had given Roberto some time,I am sure the Italian would have gotten us out from that bad patch and resumed the terrific start that we had. Sticking with Rdm would have been better but no point contemplating about that now.Roberto Di Matteo is a Chelsea Legend and thats all we should be talking about.

If Marin does not start this game then he should really consider a loan move elsewhere.It would be really sad if he's on the bench for this one.

We won't be able to win the Europa League because Torres will be our only striker.The FA cup is the only trophy we can win so prioritizing it is the only option we have.

Yes his actions were inappropriate but the incident would never happened had the ball boy just done the simple task of returning the ball instead of sleeping on it.

Think I know why this topic has so many pages..

Piazon?Why not add KDB also?

1st half performance was just a treat to watch.We dominated and played like Champions,everyone played well and was always determined.Really happy with the 3 points and glad that United and Spurs shared a point each.

Honestly as a football fan,I feel that Klopp would be perfect for Arsenal.

Well at least Ba's would go in the box unlike Torres's.

Ba should have been shifted to the right wing so that the team could have benefited from his crosses.

Takes chances and creates for others.This guy here is what I call a complete striker.

Excellent decision Pep! Gold bless you!!! Now we must get Jose back to the Bridge.

I'd advise Torres not to go back to Liverpool.Danny and Suarez would make him warm the bench.

One of the most underrated players in world football.Very happy we have him in the team.

True and there aren't many clubs out there who can afford to buy Falcao.He's just making sure he has options and one can't blame him by doing so.

Persie was never an option as the club had full faith in Torres as our main striker.I am just disappointed that Drogba left the club.With the midfield we have at the moment,the Ivorian would have averaged at least a goal a game and we surely would have been top of the league.Torres's on field performance hasn't been the only problem for us.

I really hope he wins the Champions League with Madrid.

He scores two beauties yet again.

I am glad that Frank did start yesterday and played 90 minutes.Hope he continues to feature for us more often because his performance yesterday and in the earlier games this season showed that he has a lot to offer.

I think that he started the game only because of Cahill's absence.Also on that, congratulations to Gary on becoming a father.

I wouldn't be surprised if Benitez starts both Torres and Ba for this one and then subs Ba off at the hour mark to bring on Marin.Torres will definitely get to play the whole game.

According to me,he was the best player on the pitch.He showed great vision and was always calm defensively and offensively.Unlucky not to score a hat trick today,their keeper made some terrific saves.

Maybe it was true,who knows.Lets not dwell on the past now though,just be happy that the stomach bug is keeping him on the bench for today's game.

Well the fans did sing Torres's name when he was on the bench! So can't see why we can't do the same for one of the club's best players.

If this is true then well its just too much.I don't want us spending so much on managers anymore,we really need to stop.Hope Pep rejects us and chooses some other premier league side and stays loyal to them forever. If City don't win the league then I am certain Pep will replace Mancini.