Cesc Fàbregas

[Barbara 15,149]

He played well again - which is a relief, as I wasn't so sure how he was physically. Let's hope he wasn't in pain.

Something I noticed, especially at the second when we took the foot off of the pedal is that the players were simply passing the ball from one side to the other while we were surrounding WBA box, but none of them positioned themselves to penetrate. Than Cesc came and received the ball centrally looking forward and you could see how the players' posture completely changed. Oscar, Costa, Willian, Hazard, even the fullbacks approached or entered the box waiting for him to deliver his magic.

It's like the rest of the players know that when he received the ball in the final third, out of the box, something good could come from his foot.

Another assist (unbelievable) and another good match by him. The sky seems to be the limit for this guy. And as I said in my prior post in this thread, it feels like the team plays much better when Cesc is playing well. Today was yet another example of that.

[Myself 793]

I still wonder who was our target if we didn't get Fabregas.

Mourinho said they had another target if he didn't come.

Imagine we could have probably been with paulinho or something like that.

Koke or Kroos definitely

[zolayes 14,489]

153 passes.......

mikel used to average that

[chelseafc9010 224]

mikel used to average that

Mikel still holds the record of 942 passes in a single game (but he was subbed at half time) and the highest pass completion of all time within a season (98.3%).

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Mikel still holds the record of 942 passes in a single game (but he was subbed at half time) and the highest pass completion of all time within a season (98.3%).

That can't be true

[Magic Lamps 11,655]

That can't be true

You are right. He even completed 101.3% of his passes, cos one of those was so much backwards it disturbed the space-time-continuum and arrived at the teammate twice.

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

You are right. He even completed 101.3% of his passes, cos one of those was so much backwards it disturbed the space-time-continuum and arrived at the teammate twice.

Some say Michael Laudrup would pick Mikel over Xavi and Scholes.

[Barbara 15,149]

Fabregas nearing one goal-contribution per game.

What a signing... it never gets old to praise him

[chelseafc9010 224]

Some say Michael Laudrup would pick Mikel over Xavi and Scholes.

Some say Pep tried to make a swap deal for Mikel, offerring up Iniesta, Xavi and Busquets.

[borriske 330]

Said on MOTD that he doesn't remeber ever enjoying playing football as much as during the first half (or something along those lines)

[DH1988 1,275]

So glad he and Costa had a break - both look sharp, had to look twice when Matic scooped the ball over their CBs though.. I thought "That wasn't Cesc.."

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Fabregas has barely trained for about 2 or 3 days, but he could produce a performance like this, is a proof he is a quality player.

And hey he is got another assist, no?

Also he might thinking at the moment, 'Thanks f*** I didn't go back to Arsenal!' or 'Thanks f*** Wenger didn't use his option to bring me back!'

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Cesc Fabregas completed 140 passes today, with an accuracy of 94% - 50 passes more than any player in action today (Nemanja Matic, 90).

Cesc Fabregas is now the fastest player EVER to reach 10 assists in a premier league season.

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Cesc on Match of the Day: "I have never enjoyed a football match more than the first half today."

[Muzchap 8,966]

Yeah he's a beast - sure he can have off days - but I would rather have him in our team than face him

He is definitely what we have been missing for the last few seasons - can really gel the team together:)

[LondonsFinest 692]

We tend to forget that he is there to only organise. He's not here to only bang assists or goals. Everyone will love him doing that, tho if someone watches him closely, the organization and confidence he gives is something that we really lacked, and I honestly didn't believe until now.

[stroey 2,525]

Midfield captain, brain of the team.

[Barbara 15,149]

Said on MOTD that he doesn't remeber ever enjoying playing football as much as during the first half (or something along those lines)

it was so clear the boys were having a lot of fun there. It's one of my first comments post-match.

They had a great time... I loved it

[sutro 1,026]

his post game reaction made me wonder if we are seeing the raise of the best chelsea squad ever?

We are already dominating the pl, playing some great football so far this season.

Our younger players like Oscar and Hazard improved alot this season but are still far from their prime, its scary to think how good they will be in 2/3 years from now and on top of that we have the best manager in the world imo.

So what do you guys/girls think? Is Jose building something really special here?