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was about to post the same. He's changed completely the dynamic. Matic's hard work stopped being wasted when Oscar came, there was more space for the guys ahead of him and he gave support to the pivot, as he always does. But there are some people that seem to only be able to see the assists and goals. But even in that case he gave two key passes that should have been turned into assists. With him in the pitch Tottenham couldn't find space anymore. Compare Tottenham actions in the first and in the second and then you'll realize as DDF said that he completely changed the whole dynamic of the game. That's why I think he played much better than recently. And he also tried to link up with Willian and Hazard (even Eto'o) in a much more incisive way. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. I don't think he's missed three chances of goal either - as Rapha said - I think he's missed one, that cross I guess Ramires or Willian provided. the other two were plays that required him to dribble or pass by an opponent and they beat him or something. I don't remember properly. But he's been ineffective in the last few matches even in things he never fails, so it's a good sign that he improved his level. I still think people should watch the two halves carefully, and then pay attention to him in the second to see that he wasn't just another passenger.

while not even close, the one thing that comforts me about UCL games is that Mourinho is very likely to use Luiz in the position, which already improves significantly any combination between Ramires, Lamps and Mikel. We'll still miss his impact, but I think to a lesser extend if Luiz is fit.

and my fave thanks to @iceman and from tumblr

He's played MUCH better today - bar his finishing. Which is saying a lot from his recent form as he was still far from brilliant. I think he linked up very well with both Hazard and Willian as well as Eto'o and later Ba. I want more of this, I want more than this and if his presentation as well as Willian's is showing where they're headed, then I think they're recovering form just when we need them the most. I hope they continue from where they stopped there today. Unlike Hazard I don't think the main detractor to their form is motivation, I think Willian's been struggling to adapt to the league and was a bit nervous and uptight because of his spot in the NT being threatened and Oscar's really, really tired, still adapting to the physicality. But I think they're motivated just fine. They just need more time. Oscar might need a special work to be done with him if he continues to struggle with the physicality and the weather, as those are the things he's struggling with according to Mou.

a like as a consolation prize I think he was really good. Remember at the end of the first half when he's got the rebound from a corner (or a fk) and he's tried to dribble the defender and actually succeeded on it and at last moment the defender deflected for a corner? It was near the corner flag. That's something Mikel would NEVER try to do, he'd try to pass several meters behind him, in the sideline either to a FB or whoever in that zone. He offers something else, and while I don't think he's right there with the modern DM he's a great asset. Actually the modern DM who can pass, dribble, set up a counter or start an attack is the #8 guy in the pivot, rarely the #6 and Nemanja is a #6. He's a beast. One of my fave players in the current squad.

surprised to see no one posted here yet... Willian had his best creative match for us imo. He was really going for the tricks he did in Shakhtar. He's got three long balls (two to Hazard and one to Ramires) that were precise and very well done. He also worked so well with Oscar and Hazard in other occasions. I think he might be getting into his best form under us since he's joined. Right when we need him Very, very good match. I would have picked him as my MOTM if it wasn't for Samuel. I'm very pleased to vote for Eto'o though. I love the guy. Both of them

I edited my post before you posted Also my heart is already yours, and I said I'd bet parts of my body he'd say some of the things we were saying and he said we couldn't dominate I also said that, so there, I win the bet, all my body parts are still mine, but I gave you my heart a long time ago, it came with a hug

http://firstrowsports.ge/?watch/81471/1/watch-chelsea-tv.html Mourinho's speaking now at Chelsea TV btw Choulo, he's just said we didn't dominate in the first half hahahaha, happy I'm keeping all my body parts intact Actually he's said a lot of things we did - including the Oscar part, the getting control of midfield. So yeah but I'll give to you he said he was calm and the team was calm too. I wasn't, hahaha edit: BRILLIANT comments by Mou in that interview, I'm laughing my arse here. Said Azpili had Walker in his pocket, hahahaha

You guys keep tempting me. I'm only a girl and you're all... well you and many Bring it on, Jay. A friend of mine will do some homemade for me too. Then it's your turn Also, all of you boys, today's is Women's day

all beers taste like pee to me, Tom. I've had Irish, German, some special American thing - Indian Ale or something, a few mainstream ones. They're all like drinking pee indeed

call me optimistic, but we may have already be declared champions - at least unofficially with a lead of maybe 4-5 points by the time that match comes love, I don't drink beer. They all taste like horse piss for me, but that was the best among all the pee I've drank

can't quote you @iceman because the live thread is closed, but remember when you posted this and said he was going to change the match because of that? Well, it happened that's still the funniest shit ever. The way he widens his eyes, I'm laughing my arse here

someone here told me to try Heineken, so I did. Don't remember who. Well, I'm sure I won't find Belgian beer here

If Eto'o wasn't so frigging class, I'd give the MOTM to Willian. Seriously, it was his best minutes for us in terms of creativity. He was very carefree. He hates Tottenham (yeah, it's the 345874987546th time I say it today, but I'm drunk too to make @Stingray some company. I'm naturally drunk most times.

blame Chelsea official account, they did it, not me I tried a Heineken yesterday!!!!! It's the best beer I've ever had, beers are still horrible though

three goals? The first goal he contributed with nothing... then he took the penalty, he passed to Oscar in the third, but the fourth was a Sandro mess... did I miss something?

I do hope this match was the final testament Mourinho needed to never ever - especially AT HOME - to play Ramires in the wing. We were absolutely toothless in the first half. Our midfield was dominated by them... that's a shame on itself. We didn't know what to do with the ball. We had a couple of counter - one at 20 seconds and another at the end, but that was it. The rest between was either shit or Spurs. Even if he didn't have a match like he did at the start of the season, Oscar coming changed the match because at least we had a balanced midfield. We weren't going for nonsense long balls anymore and the troubled transition. We had the ball in our feet and we started playing. Then shit hit the fan, lol, that's one of the most bizarre matches I've ever seen, but that's also how champions win matches. Some playing poor piss, some with lucky and some with some surreal stuff such as this one. Spurs' defense is a joke, but Eto'o's celebration is funnier Ba's scored two goals and might make the dream team of the week in the Fantasy Also, Willian-Oscar-Eden had a good understanding once Willian got into the match. They have to start next match because they simply earned it. I think Willian might be more relaxed now that he's likely to go to the WC. Doesn't have to worry so much with impression Scolari here, as he did a very good job in the NT. Oscar played well for Brazil and it seemed to have carried on here, despite his poor finishing today. But one step at a time. Now it's the crucial part of the season and the right moment for them to pick form again. The title is our to lose... and this man has my respect

HE HATES TOTTENHAM HE HATES TOTTENHAM HE HATES TOTTENHAM

this match is SO FUNNY!!!!!!

at this point it won't make a difference, we won't catch up 12 goals. If City wins three matches it means they add at least three more goals, making it 15 goals. Still Oscar should have scored that last one. I don't think the other two were clear. Ba's pass was much more to Lorris than for Oscar, and the other he was unlucky in the ball control - which wasn't an easy one. Unless we aren't talking about the same.

extra motivation: he hates Tottenham

so happy to see Oscar and Willian playing MUCH better - despite that terrible finishing now, but they're playing much better now than they did before the international break - which is what we need now at the crucial part of the season. We need our AMs on fire

do you guys feel like our main three AMs Oscar - Will - Eden are really trying to make it happen now? They seem to be going for the creative pass, the deciding ball, the splitting assist. I really want them to keep it up and bring it to another level. But the three of them right now, look the better they have since Newcastle

hug me, and I'll melt like snow in your hands, bb. (I didn't realize you were joking, lol, the second yes, but I took the chance to acknowledge you didn't answer )

Willian's playing so well. I guess the general feeling everyone has that he's guaranteed his spot in the WC must have made him relax a bit. Or maybe it's just because he hates Tottenham to illustrate my point. that's the second long ball perfect to hazard he's done, and one to Rami just a minute before.