closed Chelsea 2-1 Man City

[Jase 43,479]

5 minutes ago, Tomo said:

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.

I doubt that would be the case and a lot of these players didn't even play under Conte, Mourinho etc. I'd put it down to Lampard being streetwise for a game against City. Even Sarri, the ever purist, adapted his approach for 2 of the 3 games against City last season. The one he tried to take them heads on, we got torn apart. 

[Vesper 28,767]

2 minutes ago, Azul said:

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.

like I said, I watch footie differently than many it appears

Pulisc and Wilian were great too

but given the massive ask of Kante

he was superb for me

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2 minutes ago, Azul said:

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.

It's not even the fact they hate our best midfielder that irks me, it's that they abuse him to prop up a rubbish one who is literally useless.

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3 minutes ago, Azul said:

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.

One world class goal and one other real chance. Other than that De Bruyne and Silva completely neutralized. World class by Kante. 

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12 minutes ago, Milan said:

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.

Bad mistake but still had to beat two defenders and the keeper and did it w ease. He made it look so easy everyone is focusing on a mistake made on the other side of the pitch! 

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1 minute ago, Lutch said:

De Bruyne and Silva completely neutralized. World class by Kante. 

THIS is why I said what said

he was insane off the ball

football is geometric spatial positioning plus athletic manoeuvring plus skill with the ball (passing and shooting)

he was so industrious in cutting off angles

[whats happening 1,525]

looks like if i say that kante misplaced at least 5-6 passes, i am now his hater.

[Jase 43,479]

5 points clear of Man United and Wolves and just 1 behind Leicester... 

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Just now, whats happening said:

looks like if i say that kante misplaced at least 5-6 passes, i am now his hater.

passing was NEVER his strength

its the disruptive play that I am grading

go back and watch him play in 2016-17

watch him off the ball and then his tackling and interceptions

he is UTTERLY wasted as a forward-thrusting RMF

mainly due to what you just said (his passing)

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for all you Kante critics

look at how well AC and Rudiger looked with him as the war shield

[Special Juan 27,421]

Still haven't spoke about us on BT

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

Real mature, coming of age performance. Showed we can look defensively solid even against the best side in the world. Limited them to a handful of chances and denied them a goal from open play. Could not be more happy with the performance. I think we dominated the match despite City having had control of the midfield without threatening for the most part. We took them game when we wante dto and allowed them posession where the could not make it count. That is the mark of class teams. Our finishing obviuosly let usdown a bit should have killed off the game way earlier but missed 3 or 4 golden opporunities but overall we looked the better side and deservedly win. When a Guardiola side needs to handball on the goalline to stop you, you know you are doing it right.

[Laylabelle 9,351]

15 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

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

From the start it was about Liverpool..this and this..oh and for Chelsea it means this...but for Liverpool. Oh Chelsea have scored..lets show Liverpool fans...oh Chelsea fans..nahhh.

Get it was a huge night for them but its our top 4 race! It matters more

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

Weather was gorgeous and we beat city to stay 5 clear of man u.

What a beautiful day

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1 minute ago, Special Juan said:

Still haven't spoke about us on BT

fuck BT!!!

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Just now, Supermonkey92 said:

Weather was gorgeous and we beat city to stay 5 clear of man u.

What a beautiful day

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absofuckinglutely!!!!

late June, supremely great weather here in Viking land, we beat a top 6 or 7 team on the planet and it is ALL GOOD (other than the shitdippers finally winning he EPL)

[El P. 1,354]

Pulisic is a killer, really direct winger perfect for counter-attacks. Great in front of goal. Even that missed chance, you can just see his great movement and composure when in full speed, it's a shame it wasn't a bit stronger. Really love the guy.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Christensen proving today that he is our most gifted defender. He seems to be getting over that mental block he's been experiencing, he's looked really good since the restart. Top top performance. 

If only we had a VVDesque CB to complement him...