Closed Chelsea 0-0 Man City

[BlueLyon 9,359]

The reason we didnt concede goal is because whole team played more defensive.

We might take step forward in defence, but we also made two steps backwards in attack.

From Rafa, I simply dont expect nice football. Today match was boring, we didnt try to score at all. We played on draw, while we are third, and we played at home. Wtf? We should try to win, not to keep clean sheet. 2:1 or 3:2 would be better than draw 0:0...

All the long balls again, no creativity, Hazard, Mata and Oscar cant hold on ball...depressing realy...

Silva is small too, but he can easily pass our strong defenders, while Hazard or Mata always fall on ground instead of dribble past opponent. This wont work...Too much lightweight midfield. Torres was bad again, I dont see any motivation or determination in our team either. Like our players would be playing summer friendly cup and no one gives a shit, as long they get the money...

[zolayes 14,489]

pretty boring game, city seemed physically stronger than us, all in all a draw is a fair result.

did anyone see Drogba in the crowd?

no AND he definitely wasnt on the pitch

[Danelka 209]

Same shit different manager, unreal the pointlessness of it all its astounding.

All roman has done is make sure home support until the end of the season is piss poor.

If the fans at the Bridge respond to something they don't like with not supporting the team then they should really be ashamed...

Once it's alright and understandable, but I hope he won't get booed next time.

[OneMoSalah 8,803]

Lets be honest, going back to the stats Leif posted about Benitez's Liverpool teams, they were very good at keeping clean sheets and conceding a low amount of goals. Jose's Chelsea was brilliant at keeping clean sheets. Imo to improve offensively we needed to improve defensively, Rafa said he wasn't satisfied with the offensive side of our game, he will improve that eventually, give the man time, that performance is the result of three training sessions. Our defence looked so much better so imagine after 6-8 more training sessions and more games, that back 4 could be brilliant together especially with the wingers dropping back to help out too.

[cousin benson 76]

no AND he definitely wasnt on the pitch

haha, def not on the pitch, he was wearing glasses and a baseball cap. hope he liked his new banner

[Jase 43,479]

The reason we didnt concede goal is because whole team played more defensive.

We might take step forward in defence, but we also made two steps backwards in attack.

From Rafa, I simply dont expect nice football. Today match was boring, we didnt try to score at all. We played on draw, while we are third, and we played at home. Wtf? We should try to win, not to keep clean sheet. 2:1 or 3:2 would be better than draw 0:0...

All the long balls again, no creativity, Hazard, Mata and Oscar cant hold on ball...depressing realy...

Silva is small too, but he can easily pass our strong defenders, while Hazard or Mata always fall on ground instead of dribble past opponent. This wont work...Too much lightweight midfield. Torres was bad again, I dont see any motivation or determination in our team either. Like our players would be playing summer friendly cup and no one gives a shit, as long they get the money...

Benitez only had 3 days of training before this huge game and the first priority was to sort out the defence. Attack is likely to suffer as a result. Give him some time to find the right balance between attack and defence.

[Stats 7,060]

Surprised Luiz has only 4 votes. Him and Cezar are both my joint MOTM. Today I can accept if the performance was a bit slow but against Fulham, who have lost their last 2 league games and have Hangeland suspended, a win is a must, no excuses, I want goals!

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Messi, Iniesta, Xavi, Silva,...small players, but with huge BALANCE.

As long Mata and Hazard dont 'gain' some balance, they wont be good against better teams. Is it realy just me that cant watch that any stringer opponent (or even not so stronger) bullies them every time? They cant produce anything, Mata should dictate the game, be playmaker, but he is only trying to pass and nothing else. Hazard has no speed dribbling, creating chances or shooting. Where is the guy from Lille? Im harsh, I understand they all have bad games, but it was fifth game in row that they havent show anything that would be pushing our team forward in difficult situations.

[Jase 43,479]

Surprised Luiz has only 4 votes. Him and Cezar are both my joint MOTM. Today I can accept if the performance was a bit slow but against Fulham, who have lost their last 2 league games and have Hangeland suspended, a win is a must, no excuses, I want goals!

I'm surprised Torres even got a vote!

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Benitez only had 3 days of training before this huge game and the first priority was to sort out the defence. Attack is likely to suffer as a result. Give him some time to find the right balance between attack and defence.

Yup your right, but overall, I still expected more from Mata who should be our leader now but is playing very frustrating. Maybe he is just too young to lead us yet. We need either Lamps or someone like Derossi to lead the midfield.

[didierforever 7,349]

I just wonder what DD would have been thinking today while watching the game. moreover i would give anything to see how he would have reacted to benitez in the dressing room because i definitely feel that he would have gone to the dressing room to meet every one.

THAT WOULD BE ONE AWKWARD MEETING. drogba and benitez.

[Stats 7,060]

I'm surprised Torres even got a vote!

Who ever voted him needs to go and see an optometrist.

[didierforever 7,349]

I'm surprised Torres even got a vote!

that guy should be found out and banned from the forum.

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

Brilliant performance from our fans. Proud.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

I dont know where this season is going.. can we realy keep chasing the Manchester clubs? if not, whats our goal this season when we're realy close to exit the CL? connecting as a team is nice, but we'll probably get another manager in the summer and than whats the point...

Realy frustrated at the moment, and the saddest thing is i lack energy to get fully behind the team like i alwyas have. Seems like we need a real miracle to get to somewhere this season. We're just not good enough to compete the strongest teams. A normal striker will be a start in january, wish it will change something.

[Milan 17,865]

Asked what Benitez could do to win over the Chelsea fans, City boss Roberto Mancini said: "Win, win, win, win, win, win, win, win every game - only the results can help."

Benitez responded: "It's not a secret. It's true."

[Liquidator 5,176]

Are there any clips of the reception we gave Benitez before the game? It was absolutely hilarious

[Beigl 1,387]

I am very pleased with this draw.Azpi with his best game so far at Chelsea,looked very solid today.