closed Chelsea 2-1 Man City

[Tomo 21,733]

10 minutes ago, Jason said:

Easy for me to say on hindsight I guess but thought people were going somewhat OTT with the reactions. I mean, even the usual calm and composed @Tomo was moaning more than usual!

I don't want this approach long term but for now who cares, I'll worry about that tomorow.

Almost a reverse from the away fixture Vs City where I was delighted with the display but ultimately gutted we lost.

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Just now, MoroccanBlue said:

The point is we royally shithoused that game and were fortunate City imploded.

Kante cannot be the lone DM and it was yet again proven tonight. 

Shithoused? Its nothing we havent seen countless times with great success...our gameplan was good bare the first 25mins or so. We won, again 5pts ahead, suits us nicely.

[Milan 17,853]

1 minute ago, milka said:

Shit 

This good old Chelsea first Leicester now  liverpool 

 

Oh wow, this reminds me so much of the Spurs game and the party at Vardy's  

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1 minute ago, killer1257 said:

I liked Kante's performance bro. I just thought that Pulisic was better to deserve MOTM because of those things I mentioned. I did not see Pulisic doing mistakes like that today

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Puli was def great once again no doubt about that

[Jase 43,479]

7 minutes ago, Vytis33 said:

 

I mean we did look pretty dicey at best.  But yes those three points in the pocket look real nice right now...

 

City had tons of the ball, as you would expect a Pep Guardiola side to do, but created zilch. Barring that near disaster pass from Kepa, they didn't even threaten our goal and they scored a worldie from a free kick. The only complaint I would have is we sat them off a bit too much but at least we still kept our shape well and maintained a good discipline. The setup was very similar, if not the same, as what Sarri did in the home game against City last season. 

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1 minute ago, Jason said:

City had tons of the ball, as you would expect a Pep Guardiola to do, but created zilch. Barring that near disaster pass from Kepa, they didn't even threaten our goal and they scored a worldie from a free kick. The only complaint I would have is we sat them off a bit too much but at least we still kept our shape well and maintained a good discipline. The setup was very similar, if not the same, as what Sarri did in the home game against City last season. 

Thank you

[Special Juan 27,421]

That was a massive win, massive.

[Jase 43,479]

5 minutes ago, Tomo said:

I don't want this approach long term but for now who cares, I'll worry about that tomorow.

Almost a reverse from the away fixture Vs City where I was delighted with the display but ultimately gutted we lost.

We don't have always to go on the offence in every game and we're not at that level yet to do that yet. If anything, I'm happy that we can be streetwise and play two different approaches if we need to. That's the Chelsea I love from our best years. Attack and dominate the opposition if we can. If not, sit back, defend well and play on the counter. We still showed the intention to go win the game, and not just sit back and play for the point like what Conte did two seasons ago.

[Milan 17,853]

I am rewatching the Pulisic goal. And I am still amazed. Yes, it was a brutal mistake by City, but Puli played it brilliantly. Right after he shot, I was sure it was going wide but he placed it perfectly. An absolutely stunning goal. What a player we have got.

[SUNZ 155]

Jorginho couldn't have played the inch perfect pass Gilmour did for Pedro at the end of the game. He couldn't generate that speed of pass with his chicken legs. He would have tried a floated ball that would have been cut out by Otamendi.

[Vesper 28,767]

scousewankfest in full effect

and I so have to LOL at them saying that the dippers are an incredibly young team

this coming season is the last that front 3 is all under 30yo

Henderson is already 30

VVD turns 30 after the coming season

so does Matip

Wijnaldum turns 30 in a few months

Milner is 35 in 6 months

Lovren is soon 31

Lallana is 33 this coming season

it isn't like they are flush for the next 5 years ffs

[whats happening 1,525]

19 minutes ago, killer1257 said:

Kante also made horrible passes. Pulisic was our only top class player going forward

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that what i was saying too. +1 on pulisic.

17 minutes ago, Vesper said:

I guess I just look at football different than many on here

Kante for me had his best game in ages

I watch a shedload of off the ball action

his spatial disruption and angle shutting down was off the charts

I have been so tough on the little guy

but I tip my tits (not that there is much to tip, lol) tonight to the Rat

 

kante played much better vs villa than today. anyways, doesnt really matter. 

 

btw FUCK LIVERPOOL FUCKING HATE THEM 

[Tomo 21,733]

7 minutes ago, Jason said:

We don't have always to go on the offence in every game and we're not at that level yet to do that yet. If anything, I'm happy that we can be streetwise and play two different approaches if we need to. That's the Chelsea I love from our best years. Attack and dominate the opposition if we can. If not, sit back, defend well and play on the counter. We still showed the intention to go win the game, and not just sit back and play for the point like what Conte did two seasons ago.

I don't expect all out attack but my worry is the players will subconsciously get back into a subconscious pragmatic zone as it's an easy way out to the long haul of learning such a complex style, especially after the manager gives you rope too.

It happened with AVB (although I guess on that occasion it was a good thing given Munich ), people assume it was his high line that was the downfall but it was actually relenting and let the players get back in a comfort zone.

But like I said that's a worry for tomorrow.

[Thesara 143]

Pulisic MOTM for me. Willian second best. I would be okay with giving him contract for one more year. He is good on important games, very hard working and he holds the ball when he needs to. 

[Azul 1,615]

Kante haters are braindead. What game were you watching? This guy controlled the midfield.

The audacity of these fans to talk bad on the best CDM in the world is something else.

[SUNZ 155]

Crazy to think Lampard has won more league titles for Liverpool than Gerrard has.

 

 

 

 

(not my joke but enjoy haha)

[Vesper 28,767]

Just now, whats happening said:

that what i was saying too. +1 on pulisic.

 

kante played much better vs villa than today. anyways, doesnt really matter. 

 

btw FUCK LIVERPOOL FUCKING HATE THEM 

Shitty isnt Villa

and I already showed his stats in the Villa game were so bellow what peeps were claiming

to each his own

no harm

[Special Juan 27,421]

They haven't even spoke about how big of a result this is for us yet the cunts