closed Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea

[LAM09 6,778]

Should have been far more comfortable, but we've sealed the win nonetheless. 

Jorgi on course to being our top scorer again.

[Vesper 29,019]

Just now, bigbluewillie said:

Despite DDA's assessment big Rom has been the difference

yes, and he is wee bit heavy because he has not been able to fully work out consistently for a long spell

[Strike 7,250]

God I've missed Kovacic. 

[ZAPHOD2319 4,519]

Really enjoyed the second half. I hope big Rom stays healthy.

[Magic Lamps 11,668]

That is what Lukaku is all about. When he has all the field to run into and a few defenders to shove off or outpace. 

[NikkiCFC 8,048]

Lukaku did more against Villa in 2 games than in all other full season.

I have a feeling he will now start delivering constantly.

Solid performance. CHO, Lukaku, Kova, Jorgi have been good.

[Alabama 1,992]

How the hell Odoi missed that sitter?

[Laylabelle 9,381]

Hopefully start of decent play from him..and us

[DDA 9,691]

4 minutes ago, bigbluewillie said:

Despite DDA's assessment big Rom has been the difference

He was effective. Fair play but he does look large again. Maybe because he hasn't been playing.

[Vesper 29,019]

10 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

Cho chance was arguably worse cos he got more time and options 

Mount had a wide open Rom for a tap in, and got all piggie

[Vytis33 1,165]

Big Rom!

 

 

 

[NikkiCFC 8,048]

Just now, Vesper said:

Mount had a wide open Rom for a tap in, and got all piggie

And no GK in front of him.

[Jase 43,479]

Did enough to win in the end. 

At least there's still a decent gap over Arsenal and Spurs!

[Laylabelle 9,381]

Now hopefully we can start scoring without penalties...

[chelsea_4_eva 1,159]

I was resigned in thinking that if Villa equilized, we only had ourselves to blame

[Magic Lamps 11,668]

5 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Mount had a wide open Rom for a tap in, and got all piggie

True but with a few defenders in between

terrible choice he made

cho made the right choice tho just telegraphed the finish

Both simply  horrific misses in their own right 

 

we still should use Lukaku more directly and sacrifice some control 

 

[Blue Armour 4,312]

18 minutes ago, bigbluewillie said:

Despite DDA's assessment big Rom has been the difference

It was criminal to play Pulisic in the center of the front 3. He doesn't have the control of Hazard or the height of Havertz to win the ball against big center halves.

Tired of Tuchel playing square pegs in round holes.

It was acceptable when we didn't have the necessary players fit. But continuing to do so just sends a negative message to not just the players being left out, but the entire squad.

This is the sort of shit that saw Lampard lose the dressing room. Already on thin ice with contracts winding down and no renewals in sight.

Edited December 26, 2021 by Blue Armour

[Laylabelle 9,381]

6 minutes ago, Jase said:

Did enough to win in the end. 

At least there's still a decent gap over Arsenal and Spurs!

And Arsenal not playing Tuesday now..hopefully chance to extend it more. This is bonkers