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He is a sub. At least not an injury.

Playing with the ball at his feet is an obvious weakness which we have seen for time and needs work on, but probably something that is hard to coach a player. If they are just not technically gifted, then yeah but saying that there are goalkeepers that have improved with ball at their feet. Another concern is his hesitation in coming out of goal. He is rooted way to deep and the goalkeepers at the best club now regularly come of their line to clear a ball. He puts us in danger way too much. Top keeper but yes a lot of work needs to be done with the way we are looking to play. Because the ability to play out from the back is key to majority of top teams now. Arsenal having Ramsdale has improved them big time, City with Ederson is obvious.

Palace doing us a massive favour. Arsenal right on our nails and I do not want them finishing above us. Hopefully no miracle Arsenal come back. Zaha is roasting Cedric apart. Mitchell is a really underrated LB. Not easy to go past him at all. Has done well against Saka.

Bring on Lukaku.

Surprised Lukaku is not starting. Havertz is our key man atm yes, but he and Werner started both games for Germany during international break and Lukaku had the international break free, so you imagine would be a lot fresher and has a point to prove. Not to underestimate Brentford, but this is a game ewe should be winning even if we don't play our 'best team'. Would have rather seen Havertz rested for the Real game.

They aren't the Real of old but they are still a good team we cannot underestimate. They just dumped out PSG, who I know have been below their standards this season but were the pre-tournament favourites. No guarantees we will beat them and they have won the league quite comfortably this season.

Thanks god Barca are competing in the UEL and not UCL.

Crazy how good this Barca team is now. How did they go from all these financial troubles where they were playing barely recognized first team players suddenly to bying Torres, Auba, Traore etc... I am actually relieved they are out of the Champions League.

No he is ineligible which is a shame for him.

Worst mentality to have.

Full agree with everything you have said bar the TV coverage. This was selected in January for TV coverage. Before they knew that things would get this bad or Roman would be sanctioned. And they would never change a game to be covered once it has been selected. But yeah now it is on selection, expect a whole hour of Chelsea off the field drama.

This season he has been immense. Goal record is crazy. But done it on real stage tonight. Has pace to burn and extreme strength and trickery.

Vinicius is the real deal. Second half he was unstoppable. Only 21. Not as good as him but certainly will be in same bracket as Mbappe soon imo.

They will attract real quality if they get top 4, but dealing with Champions League in midweek then PL 3/4 days after is a challenge also. They have benefited from having no Europe this season.

Had to scrap for that. RLC and Mount were our best players on the night. Mount was involved in everything. Werner improved second half and got a goal and assist. James provided much more solidarity, muscle and composure when he came on. Bring on next round.

What a fucking goal he just scored 👏

Richarlison looked level. Crazy decision. City got away with it a few times now from VAR. Southampton 0-0 game at City. Arsenal 1-2 game at Emirates. Now tonight.... sure there is probably more.

Brilliant performance. Top header he scored also. Worked his socks off, his pressing as well as his all round play was brilliant. I hope this move gives Lukaku a nudge and motivates him to step his game up and makes him realise what his replacement did tonight, is what he should be doing a lot more for us. His acceleration off the ball or in counter attacking situations is really impressive.

What is up with CHO?

He was always fit. He was never in doubt. Same formation we used against Spurs when we beat them 2-o in the first leg of Carabao cup. Ziyech will be used in same way I guess from RWB to switching to RW.

Where did you hear that from? I haven't heard anything about him missing today.

If anything, the games will be less attacking. When the away goals was there, it encouraged teams away from home to pick up that vital away goal, while now there is not that incentive. I mean look at Madrid for the whole game last night. They rarely got out their own half and seemed to just play for the draw. In terms of fairness, the away goals removal makes sense, but excitement levels, the games will not be as entertaining now. Especially if this game was anything to go by.

No chance. They tried getting Abraham off us and we were very reluctant to sell him there and we managed to convince Abraham to move to Roma. I am relieved they did not get Abraham as that is where he wanted to go initially. Broja's on a long term contract, so we hopefully will never entertain this. Let's offer them Batshuayi instead

He is a really good CB tbh. He is good on the air, good on the ball and while not the fastest, is not a slouch. Even he scored the equalizer against us, he was the best player on the pitch beside that.

Where is the urgency??? It is 1-1 not 1-0. Wake up.