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Huge relief Mirallas is out. His pace has been terrorizing defenders this season. I hope we can win this match, always a tough match for us but wiht our momentum and stronger squad going into the game I think we will win this one. I would prefer to see Lampard on the bench for this match.

It is all stupid rumours IMO about Lewa going to United. They have 4 strikers already and most of them are in double figures already. Maybe a reporter should ask SAF face to face and record it to the T.V so we can know the truth because it does not make sense in anywya for Lewa to join United.

Seriously? I reckon Baines is underrated by many. He is definitely brilliant in attack with his runs, pace and set pieces but I feel he is quite solid as well. Tbh I would take Baines if Cole was to leave the club

Baines one of the best LB in the world IMO. Highly underrated. I think on a performance level, he has been the best back in the PL for the last 2 seasons and is bang on form this season

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8363262/Chelsea-s-Juan-Mata-keen-to-carry-on-playing-after-reaching-landmark-at-Norwich

No! The reason why he wants to leave Inter is because they will not extend his contract if he refuses to take a pay cut at the club so he is unlikely to take a huge pay cut to join another club. Especially Spurs!

Have not got the chance to post about this match yet, so here is my chance. Fabulous win, 8-0 can you believe that. I think many people expected Villa to give us a game considering they were on a 5 game unbeaten run and destroyed Liverpool at Anfield. From goalkeeper to attack we were excellent, Benteke did not trouble us at all. Credit Benitez for sure. I like the way he has not just jumped on the bandwagon and playing the 'three amigos' all the time. This is the mistake RDM made, overplaying them and not enough rotation. Benitez can sense Oscar is a quality, young player but he still has some developing to do in the Premier League and when he has played Mata, Hazard and Moses we look much more threatening and there is more fluidity within the team. Moses had another brilliant game, tormented Villa's defence. Hazard picked up the form that many of us saw in the first stages of the season, he was just excellent today and good that he has another goal to his name. I previously stated my contempt towards having Benitez here but I am not going to bare grudges against him when credit is due. Not just the fact that we won 8-0 but his tactical readings of the game is excellent which he needs credit for. I think he realises the team is more balanced when we have Moses and 2 other technical players such as Mata and Hazard. Moses with his pace and power while the other 2 are brilliant technical players so the team balances itself well as shown today and at Sunderland. Also not many people have read into this but Lampard put in another top notch performance. Benitez saw that he started to get a bit tired, what does he do, put on Ramires against an opposition who look bereft of all confidence and then goes on to bag 2 goals. Brilliant managing from Benitez there. Would have liked to see Marin come on but oh well Benitez had different ideas and was justified. Brought on Oscar, 1 penalty, 2 assists, well make that 3 as he set up his own penalty. Ramires came on as already stated and got 2 goals and Piazon made 1 assists, earned another penalty and performed very well. Could not ask for any better, brilliant win. Hope the form continues!

He is starting....

We are going to end up regretting this!

Brilliant Lukaku! The commentator said he has been fantastic all day so he obviously has appreciated his work rate as well. I hope he comes back to be a revelation here. I can easily see him scoring goals here next season for fun!

They beat us 3-1 at the Bridge last season and managed an exceptional result at Anfield last week. There should be no complacency from fans or players.

Can't help but laugh. Vitesse beat some opposition in the cup 10-1. He scored 2 of them

Sturridge not even on the bench. Yep, he definitely gone now.

Really pissed of that we are losing a big English talent. He got into double figures from a position that is not his desired spot but he produced moments of excellence last season. At this stage last season he was in the form of his life, Chelsea fans enjoyed watching him play and he was our best player along with Mata this stage last season. So disappointing. He provided numerous amount of assists as well for those who claim he is selfish. Liverpool's gain is our loss, now they have two of the brightest young English prospects in their attacking lineup in Sturridge and Sterling. DAMN!

I only know him through Football Manager.

They will not mind Hulk and Alves. They come under the category as dark but are not black players if you know what I mean. Witsel is the one who should be on alert. I am sure he was anyway but with the money he was being offered he probably thought he will play in Russia for a few years. I understand teams like Bilbao but Zenit fans like this are a bunch of retards and cowards!

History will have nothing to do with who Cavani goes to. It will be to the one who is in the Champions League or offers most money.

Well with the tragedy of his son, that shattered him badly and he recovered well with his performances on the pitch and I think became more level-headed. He scores nearly every game and disciplinary improving so I guess his attitude is improving. He could turn out to be another Benteke in the prem but I think with more goals.

Another 2 goals today. Beast!

Lol the 4 people who voted Torres are totally insane!

Lol Warnock is going to play a weakened team as he the championship is his main focus. Playing into our hands in other words

I don't see why some people believe Walcott is selfish. He runs all over the pitch and works hard and for his decent goal ratio, provides many assists as well. He managed 12 assists last season, was a prominent reason why RVP scored so many goals and scored 11 goals while this season he has 10 goals to his name already. For a player who has his fair share of injuries and is not always in the starting line up, I think he would be a fantastic addition to the squad here. People underrate his ability to score and create goals.

Don't get it, feel embarresed

I wouldnt mind Higuain here