Strike

Hopeless strikers, defensive lapses and a weak pivot. Simple enough then

Simply not true. I watched only till the 70th minute (I've heard that it got worse after that) and I didn't see the team create chance after chance like you put it.

The manager is not accountable? Too early to jump to conclusions but Jose is accountable for his mistakes. Not too concerned about the Sunderland result but overall, the team is still in first gear Only Hull home and West Ham away in my view.

Azpilicueta was horrendous? No way

Hull home West Ham away. Only 2 games where we've looked completely solid at the back out of 20-odd games. Jose has to be blamed for that. its Not down to transition whatever, defending is just not good. Making simple mistakes in every game. Jose said that he'll look to make the team more defensive from now on. Think that's a step in the wrong direction in terms of what he's trying to achieve but necessary given the defense leaking too many goals this season

watched till the 70th minute. okay performance. not bad. but i'm not surprised the team went on to lose

in a parallel universe, ivanovic put the cross in the stands

all of chelsea's chances have been hopeless long shots

As Sheva pointed out, not the solution to the midfield but a strong combative player like Guarin is a good option to have + Inter looking to sell makes the deal easy. with Essien and Lampard winding down, we would need cover in this position for the next year. A kick in the guts for the young midfielders at the club if this is true though.

Arsenal on Monday night. enough time before that game

Jason's become a lucky charm now. Keep it going

No.Terry will mostly sign a new contract soon and yes, Chelsea are also looking to bring in a player but there are similar problems. it's tough to find good players who will be available for CL in January.

You have a point but between now and February/March, we'll get better

sheesh and having come so close last season as well

Hiddink joined Netherlands, so that's not happening

the Benfica fans were fun though. Everyone shut up after Meireles scored

He didn't

Another Turkish invasion? Maybe they're just checking in to tell how good Raul Meireles is

Don't get the logic here. He bought a completely new team and is sacked within months?

think we'll get through and the reception for Drogba will be a good Chelsea memory

On the bright side. Drogba

can't stand this guy in these draws

unlikely. he's looked to leave twice in the last 2 years. surely things haven't got any better now.

contract expires in 2015 so this summer i'd bet on Rooney leaving United

haha how is that even a leak though? anyone could make that up in a basement