closed Chelsea 1-3 Man City

[Jase 43,479]

It was a dead rubber, featured a much changed side and the performance was underwhelming but who knew that Krasnodar game at the Bridge was a prelude to the mess we're seeing right now.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,738]

Man Ziyech looks miserable. you can tell hes not used to being beat down.

[communicate 2,703]

Azpi is struggling but if Ziyech keep defending like this, h3 won't survive 

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

Some were saying Lampard was just reaping the benefits of Sarri's work for first few months. Looks like that was actually true

Absolutely he was reaping the results of Sarri's passing blueprint. Who remembers last year, under lampard, when we DOMINATED city at the etihad in the first half. Scored first too. That Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic midfield kept the ball of city well.

Obviously, that trio has its problems. But when we played well last season it was definitely building on Sarri's work. Frank took away the restrained passes and implored the players to go forward which was when we played our best football last year.

As time went on our passing has steadily declined. Sarri was boring but good luck pressing us for the ball- that was our best chance of scoring!

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[Sir Mikel OBE 4,738]

6 minutes ago, Mana said:

What's the point, really. You want Tammy there instead?

He cant be any worse than what Werner showed today.

[Laylabelle 9,296]

Not that made difference..glad city missing some players. This could be even worse

[chelsea_4_eva 1,142]

the players have given up.

[Special Juan 27,103]

7 minutes ago, Muzchap said:

Fuck it's so painful seeing Frank on the touchline.

He DOES NOT deserve this.

 

Oh stop it, he's clueless, constant arms folded.

This is complete shite to watch.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,738]

Just now, Mana said:

We lost today. Most of the team have lost fight, passion and are spineless. One player that is Tammy Abraham isn't going to change it.

But a youth who has shown fight this season shouldnt be forced on the bench for someone who has no confidence and is showing no fight currently.

[Special Juan 27,103]

On 30/12/2020 at 4:39 PM, Special Juan said:

The noises coming out say the club are behind FL, that's until this game and we get fucking pummelled.

 

21 hours ago, Special Juan said:

You want your head looking at if you think we can win this.

Told ya

[communicate 2,703]

Wth Werner is doing 

[MoroccanBlue 5,197]

Kick started Arsenal's season and now kick started City's season. We will 100% finish below them now. 

 

[ZaynChelsea 423]

Maybe Lamps can work as Gurdiola‘s assistant. Wouldn‘t be the first time our legend pisses off to City.

[Jase 43,479]

2 minutes ago, Sir Mikel OBE said:

He cant be any worse than what Werner showed today.

If anything, it just showed that we can't play any other way under Lampard apart from spamming crosses.

Maybe Werner upfront in a 4-3-3 was never going to work but we never really gave him the right kind of service, have we? We still tried to spam high crosses into the box, we still passed like 500 times between midfield and defence before the ball even goes into the box. We do all of this knowing well Werner thrives on space and quick passes being made to him. City were arguably one of the few opponents where he can exploit their weakness but alas, we still try to spam crosses and inshallah. 

[Laylabelle 9,296]

Just now, MoroccanBlue said:

Kick started Arsenal's season and now kick started City's season. We will 100% finish below them now. 

 

They have 2 games to play as well.. I dont see how we can break into the top 4 even briefly never mind finish there.

We are on the slide

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,738]

Just now, Jason said:

If anything, it just showed that we can't play any other way under Lampard apart from spamming crosses.

Maybe Werner upfront in a 4-3-3 was never going to work but we never really gave him the right kind of service, have we? We still tried to spam high crosses into the box, we still passed like 500 times between midfield and defence before the ball even goes into the box. We do all of this knowing well Werner thrives on space and quick passes being made to him. City were arguably one of the few opponents where he can exploit their weakness but alas, we still try to spam crosses and inshallah. 

Pulisic is quite literally playing as the striker now. Werner has, mercifully, moved himself wide.

[Strike 6,961]

Kante suspended for the next game. Time for him to be used for certain games, situations rather than a lock to start every game. Shocker today again

[communicate 2,703]

1 minute ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Kick started Arsenal's season and now kick started City's season. We will 100% finish below them now. 

 

Kick started city season???