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Eto'o making a difference despite lack of goals Squawka stats uploaded on Eurosport regarding Eto'o. 9.8% of the time he's outside the box, Torres. No wonder he can't score. Samuel Eto'o signed for Chelsea to add some experience, quality and goals to the side. He has started Chelsea's last three fixtures but during that time he has failed to find the back of the net. Here's our assessment of the former Anzhi forward's first few games for Chelsea. Statistical Analysis:One point worth noting is that Samuel Eto'o has had more shots than the other Chelsea forwards, with eight shots in his two appearances for Chelsea, half of which were on target. Against Fulham he had two of these efforts, with a further effort blocked. Fernando Torres on the other hand had his first shot on target of the season against Fulham, having had just two other attempts (both of which were off target). Despite the fact Torres has featured in four games so far, this shows how dismal his performances have been. Neither player has been prolific, but Eto'o is more effective, given that he has threatened more regularly. From a tactical viewpoint, despite his age Eto'o is also trying to spin in behind defences and create an outlet for his side. He has won two out of four dribbles this season, which shows that he is trying to make things happen. Torres on the other hand (who has featured in two more games) has completed just one of four dribbles. A glance at the players' Action-Area graphics confirms that Eto'o is the more effective striker. Eto'o is looking to operate in the most attacking portion of the pitch: the opposition box. Samuel Eto'o Action Areas v Fulham Spending 38.10% of the game in the penalty area as well as spending a total of 20% in the wide areas shows that is Eto'o is peeling off to get into space as well as running in behind. Even at 32, his movement is intelligent, even if his first touch and sharpness in front of goal haven't been good enough yet. Torres on the other hand, is not as effective at this. Often playing with his back to goal and coming too deep to ever really impact on the game in front of goal. From his start versus Hull we can see this: Fernando Torres Action Areas v Hull Torres only spends 9.80% of the game in the penalty area, with most of his action coming outside the box, in the area we'd expect a No. 10 to play in. This is the crucial difference. By playing in more advanced areas, Eto'o is opening up space for his team-mates, rather than over-crowding the attacking midfield area (which is already crowded enough). ConclusionEto'o hasn't been great, but he is still Chelsea's best option up front, given his experience, confidence and intelligence off the ball. By running the channels and trying to get in behind he is opening up space (or at least trying too) - something that Torres does not do well at all

I've heard about your reputation as being a brilliant writer and analyst. Now I know why! Brilliant article! Superbly written and explained. I'll finish it tomorrow.

Aren't Spurs likely to sit back against us in the fixture to hit us on the counter? Brilliant article Hjperdeath! You keep writing amazing articles! I have a question, I read an article on ZM about the North London Derby and he said the reason they created so many chances was cos of Carzola drifting in and creating a 4th man in the middle vs Spurs' 3. Should we do the same by starting Mata?

Trying to install FIFA 14 on android.

GTA San Andreas. Any you get it in the showers.......

and Football Funnys aren't simpletons but retardedtons.

Proven to fail in Premier League (with us) ;p tbh they've even struggled with him so far.

We regret not getting his partner more. Either way every team in football misses out on transfers. Sir Alex let go of Pique and Pogba. It's never perfect.

Feels terrible that City got Aguero and we got stuck with Torres.........

Feels terrible that City got Aguero and we got stuck with Torres.........

Mata can still play out wide. He's our most intelligent and classy player IMO.

Next year's our year. Either way your team has too much quality for me.

Damn

Then we should have kept a Spanish guy to do that. ;p

With Ozil and Ramsey in top form that's hard to imagine. Their defence is something they could work on though.

@FootballFunnys Man City fans are singing "There's only one David Moyes!"

Project is making us champions

Selfish by Negredo not to pass it.

For me if it's not us, it's anybody but United.

LOL! Clear dive by Valencia.

Kevin Pietersen ‏@KP24 Howard Webb is going to substitute himself soon.. He must be hating this! KEVIN PIETERSEN ACTUALLY TWEETED THIS! LOL! Would never have imagined a major cricketing star to tweet that. (for Non-cricket fans he's a major Chelsea fan)

I am an optimist.

Moyes logic, United struggling and he's bringing on the utterly rubbish Cleverly.

3-0 2nd for Aguero.