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We got the job done but I really do hate it when post-match analysts say "Chelsea done a professional job" etc. Makes us sound like we are a defensive minded team who don't have an interest in playing an attractive style. Same thing I heard after the game against Fulham. I hope we turn on the style against some team where we absolutely batter them!

Not too sure actually as they play Liverpool on the weekend so I guess we will not see their best team.

If he was to go out on loan he would get into many teams in top leagues so loaning to a Championship team would be no point.

Never, you suggested this about Lukaku and now KDB? Come on Zolayes far too good for the Championship. He could have been better last night but he made some very good passes, especially that one that put Torres in the clear. Just needs a set of games to give him that spark IMO. I always thought he was a good player though but I did say before the season started that there was a bit of unrealistic expectation set for him. He came on a back of a loan and while he was very good there it is always going to be harder to set your authority on a much better team like us. He will be mainly rotation and back up this season but tbh I would of like to seen him and Willian be a bit more expressive last night. I thought KDB tried to be a bite more expressive than Willian but he seemed to be stopped more in his tracks. I am sure he is going to get better as the season goes on though.

They are poor defensively? Yet they have only conceded 1 goal in 9 games in all competitions this season

Well I am not 100% sure on whose choice it was but it would seem weird if it was Lukaku's after he said he wanted to stay from the beginning. When we were linked with Eto'o and Rooney he relished the challenge and told several sources he wants to fight for his place regardless of who we bring in.

He was on the bench sometimes for WBA for tactical reason. He started many as well. Lukaku will be the main starter at Everton no doubt about it. He will not start every single game but the majority of them he will as Martinez said himself that he is the missing piece of the jigsaw. Also what did Lukaku do in pre-season? Scored more goals than all our strikers. That is not my main point anyway. My main point is you sayng he does not even start for Everton is so oblivious. It was one game and that is expected but you will see him in the starting line up more often than not but when he comes of the bench he is also an additional weapon.

Sorry, but you are wrong. Did our other strikers show anything in pre-season? No. Lukaku was our best striker. He is on loan at Everton and I hope he does well but how could you actually say he does not start for Everton? It was one bloody game. That is expected and plus eh completely changed the game when he came on. He is clearly going to be the no.1 striker there so your point you made there about him not starting because of one game is ridiculous. I can guarantee you he will start against Newcastle on Monday night. Everton have been crying out for a striker who can score goals and now they have one.

WOW, our 'B Team' would be strong enough to put in a title change. The strength in depth we have is crazy

I think Watford have a big chance of winning tonight. One thing for sure is they will not sit back. That is not Zola's style.

He confirmed via his twitter account that he is in the squad and it is likely he will be on the bench. Glad Jose has recognized the youth and gives some of them like Baker the recognition he/they deserve.

Yes, possibly. Steve Holland confirmed that "there may be an opportunity for one young player to be involved for tomorrow".so realistically can only be Baker as he was not included for the U21. Would be amazing if he can get some minutes. Fully deserving of a first team call up. Was our best player for the reserves and youth cup run last season. Has added more goals to his game, two footed player literally. Takes corners and free kicks with both his left and right foot and is ever so consistent. Would be really good for him and for us as he has been at the club since he was 9 years old.

We all said the same about Benitez

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2429432/Didier-Drogba-forced-flee-rioting-fans-Galatasarays-derby-Besiktas-abandoned-93rd-minute.html Crazy. Stupid, stupid fans So will Drogba's goal stand now??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EhUixHrGD48

Just wonder if the Rooney thread was open, what people would be saying. So much people were saying when we were interested in him that he will not ever be back to his best and is on the decline. His last three games have proved that he is still a quality player. People write off people too easily. Rooney still has plenty more seasons in him and he might just end up being a revelation for United this season.

Yeah and Bale will be missing this season as well...... For games like this, Mikel and Ramires are a much more better fit IMO. You mentioned the West Ham game. I can play that game too. Lamps was awful against United in the Cup last season and when he got subbed of you could see the difference when Ramires and Mikel played together second half as they were solid.

IMO, Ramires and Mikel would be the best option for this match. In this fixture last season when we on 4-2 we had a midfield pairing of Mikel and Ramires and although Spurs scored 2, we bossed the game and they formed a good partnership in midfield.

That will never happen at Chelsea.

Good point as he is only 22 but I guess it is because of the media hype around Shaw and the fact that he is only 18 but Shaw is worthy of the hype definitely.

He may support Chelsea but I reckon he has doubts whether he will be the no.1 LB here. With our policy I doubt we would make him firs choice LB for a few years. Something that United might offer him. Like the case with Chamberlain, heard he supported us when he was younger but for his career he was always going to move to a team like Arsenal.

Was quality once again yesterday. Against very tough opposition and should of made it 0-2 had it not been for a brilliant save from Mignolet. Fantastic LB and only 18, will only be a matter of time till he gets into the England squad surely. But for now he should stay at Southampton. A move would be best for him when he is certain that he will the no.1 choice.

The countless times Fulham players attempted to get past him but none of them succeeded once. Simply a beast, was definitely up for contender of MOTM with Oscar.

While people say there is no need for Mikel in our current system I really think people are underestimating his range of passing. Especially long range passing. Do people remember Drogba's goal against Cardiff in the FA Cup in our 4-1 victory I think it was? The 5-0 victory over Portsmouth as well a few years ago when he done that wonderful through ball for Drogba to score. He is capable of this. He has displayed moments of brilliant passing in other games as well. I hope he displays more of what he is capable of over the season.

HAHA here we go

Well his other ones have been against lower league teams and you would expect to win those