Closed Chelsea 2-1 Sunderland

[ulsterchelsea 3,213]

Well, that was boring to say the least. 3 points in the bag. Spurs drop 3 points so Thank you very much. On to the next match.

They dropped 2

[Ankit 3,176]

They droppede 2

Oh , yes of course! Apologies, My bad!

[ulsterchelsea 3,213]

Our passing has been very suspect for a long time but in recent weeks ive wondered if Rambo in particular doesnt need specs, hes missing the easiest of passes

[Heisenberg 1,824]

"I trust this team.We'll at least equalize, they wont attack now, they cant surpass themselves to victory here, that's my feeling, they'll lose."

Wise words, who said that at half time ?

[Santiago. 1,500]

Play like shit. Got the 3 points.

Rafa deploying the Manchester United tactic brilliantly

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

Delighted for the 3 points, but will have to play much better in the run-up to secure Champion's League next year. That play will not get any points at Liverpool, Utd, or Everton.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

A win is a win, but we were pretty lucky. Ivanovic MOTM for me even without the goal. 6 tackles, 9 clearances, 4 aerial duels won, and 88% passing with 9 for 12 on long balls. Luiz also had a very good game.

[Leif 6,006]

Ivanovic -

88% Pass Accuracy

67% Aerial Dulls Won

6 Tackles

1 Goal

3 Clearances

I couldn't not pick him for MOTM.

[Zone 290]

Was a horrible match to watch but we got away with the 3 points. It was about time we got a bit lucky with some shitty goals.

Luiz was definitely man of the match, had an incredible game. Bertrand was great also has to be said but our attack was woeful.

Fair play to Torres he really made a difference but not too much positives going on here. A very forgettable game just glad we got the 3 points.

[ulsterchelsea 3,213]

Honestly, not bashing Torres for the sake of it but by fuck he doesnt have much to do to win people over. He done well in the lead up to the goal but he did little else compared to the defensive lads. Think the mediocrity hes shown most of his time here has people wanting to praise him for very little now

[Ankit 3,176]

OptaJoe ‏@OptaJoe6m

5 - Chelsea have won five successive Premier League home games within a single season for the first time since April 2011. Surge.

[Santiago. 1,500]

Fuck me, we are all separated by a point.

Fucking ridiculous in the shit mentality we typically bring to the start of a home match.

Oh, and fuck off Torres.

[Milan 17,835]

Gotta say, at half-time I had the thought of having another 3-0 loss with Sunderland. Remember 2010/11 season? They scored at the Bridge very late in the first half and then beat us 3-0.

Thank god it didn't happen and we won it. It was ugly, painful, but massive.

[Milan 17,835]

I'm seriously praying there will be no injuries. We need every player with both leg fit so hopefully Demba and David will be okay and ready for the next Sunday.

[ulsterchelsea 3,213]

Its almost unbelievable that we are ONLY 2 points above Le Arse with the same games played!

[Laylabelle 9,296]

We have a game in hand..but that might not count if we drop points inbetween..that and so do Arsenal...all very tight and eeeeeeeeek

[Rupert 130]

These are the games, at this time of the year, when a team needs a determined, experienced manager who can calm a squad and get them focused on victory. When we went 2-1 we slackened a bit but never lost control. There was some tiredness but also determination to win. David Luiz is Chelsea's dynamo, at the moment, and Cech is the rock. But the defence has to be better organised. If Rafa gets a full pre-season with them i'm sure he will introduce zonal marking and tighten the organization of the defence a lot, with at least one new addition to replace Terry, hopefully. Torres did add more speed, energy and threat to the attack when he came on - his holding and carrying the ball is better than BA's. Oscar continues to disappoint. He is not the playmaker some people think he is and loses the ball too much. Perhaps in one or two years but not now. Ramirez played an important role today as did Mata. So the team ground out a determined win. I think it may be a race between Arsenal and Spurs for 4th spot with Arsenal if Chlesea beat Spurs later. Well done Rafa and the boys.

[Milan 17,835]

FFS the freaking game in hand. I want it to be done and won finally. Although Fulham take it as a massive derby, we just have to nick three points, three vital points.