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No Cahill or Luiz?

Sadly, i don't think it is. Skysprots are reporting the same thing. It is sad he has been injured but now he finds himself well down the pecking order. I hope he is given a chance but I wouldnt be surprised if the article was true, especially with Skysports reporting on it, whose sources I trust a lot more.

You don't sound like a Chelsea fan. Did you not see Mata's pass for Hazard against Norwich? Also Mata is IMO one of the best playmakers in the league if not the best. He creates numerous opportunities. Do you remember his pass for Torres against Swansea last season? I guess u don't, also his vision to pick out Lampard in our 5-3 loss to Arsenal last season.... There is so much to include and I am totally convinced he along with Silva and Cazorla are the best playmakers in the league.

So much articles mentioning about Cole returning to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Funny thing is he probably won't even play a minute, he would be even lucky to get on the bench.

Bertrand is faster than Cole.

That was a Messi-esque run there. Must be putting in brilliant performances. Is a regular on the first team every week, rarely gets subbed and with a win tonight they go top!

Can't believe they have done the double over us for the last 2 seasons. I am very expectant of a victory on sunday though, I think our attack will be too strong for their defence. Although I am not Torres biggest fan have a strong feeling he will score on sunday. If we can contain Suarez and Sterling, I believe we he will win the game comfortably. As good as Suarez is, I don't recall him ever scoring against us, hopefully that continues. I am predicting the score to be 3-1, with Hazard being the key performer!

Important victory! Yes, Hazard could have helped out Bertrand a bit more but I think going forward he was our most consistent threat. Tbh I was confused with RDM. He made a good choice in bringing on Moses to change the game but why he brought on Sturridge for the last 2 mins completely baffled me. Couldnt he see that Torres was not making an impact ? It would have been much wiser to bring Sturridge on earlier because apart from Torres goals and 1 decent run I thought he was awful. On the other hand picked up a soft spotfor Shakhtar, thought they were really unlucky last night and on the balance of play, would say they just about deserved it. I hope they go through along with us, due to their efforts in the Champions League this season. I wonder how things would be with Willian here.... looks a terrific player. Also judging by the game last night, if we are still out on the look for another DLP I would consider Fernandinho, what a quality player, dominated both games against us and his dribbling and passing is class, same type of mould as Dembele.

Mata been rather quiet tonight. Can someone remind RDM Sturridge is on the bench please?

Torres scored but yet again, looks invisible, we need another better striker. Look how much Adriano up front for them, has not scored but looks far more threatening than Torres. Really worried we are going to lose, hope to see Sturridge and Moses on soon

Look at that technique, what a goal against run of play but who cares!

What you think RDM is on the verge of the sack if we lose this game? Of course he is not. He will be judged at the end of the season I am sure

Well all strikers, have their bad days, even Messi. That was Falcao's first bad game for ages, and that is understandable considering he is basically carrying that team on his own. But imagine Falcao at us with all our attacking, creative talent, he would surely score goals for fun

Don't underestimate them. They outplayed Juventus at their turf and were unlucky to not win

I don't understand why you defend Torres at every opportunity. He did do something wrong, he did not get on the scoresheet once again and rarely looked close to scoring. That worries me when their 2 key defenders and key goalkeeper were out.

And people thought when he bought Moses and Marin our squad was too big... just shows how much depth is needed when you are competing for every single trophy

Well, Neuer made bundles of mistakes last season and cost Bayern dearly. Cech had his few errors but this season has been fantastic and even when Cech has made his errors, he cancels that out with some of the key saves he made last season. His performance against Barcelona and Bayern was astonishing and one of the main reasons why we won the Champions League trophy. Brilliant keeper!

Wow, I go on this thread and all I see is tonnes load of people banned. eek!

Everything he said tbh just did not make any sense and was rarely on topic, not surprised.

He said it was his local club so he will obv keep an eye out for them. Perfectly understandable

WTF is this type of BS coming from? LMAO some funny posters we have

To be honest mate, I don't think he means Luiz is the best defender at the club but instead he means that he possesses the most talent with what he can do eg running with the ball, being quite acrobatic as we have seen and adding a few tricks, a rare attribute he has for a CB

You can't be serious with this lineup? This is the Premiership not Carling Cup.

Hazard doesnt need resting at all. He has been benched a couple times for us as well as being benched for Belgium and he came on second half IIRC against United. He should be 100% fit for this game. Will not be an easy game but can't see the Swans being able to resist our attacking talent for the 90 mins.

Cesar looked sold at RB last night. Had a good tussle with Welbeck and I think I saw enough in Oscar to show that he can be a future star in the double pivot role. Absolutely controlled the game when he came on and happy for Moses. Put in a performance of the highest quality and surely will be itching for a start on Saturday.