Branislav Ivanovic

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

The annoying part with Ivanovic is that we haven't conceded goals from counter attacking situations where he's been caught out too high up the pitch or something. Instead, they are when he's actually in the position to defend and do his job properly but then, he has bottled it with his poor concentration levels and decision making. 5 of the 8 goals we've conceded this season in all competitions have come from our right hand side and that should really tell us something about a problem there.

Yes 5 of the 8 goals we have conceded may have come from the right but its not always Ivanovic's fault. Some were but you can't always look to blame the right back who is normally up past the half way line as most of the time we are playing in the oppositions half. I am not Ivanovic's biggest fan some times but he has been pretty good so far this season, sometimes mistakes we are making with possession of the ball higher up the park lead to teams countering against us and exposing the right hand side because he's so advanced to support the attack. Also I think SeB said this a lot before that Cahill isn't the best at covering his full back which certainly doesn't help at times too or having certain wingers losing their man (Schurrle losing and not tracking Milner v City).

I am not leaping to Branna's defense, no way, he has had some bad moments in goals we have conceded but 5 of those 8 we have conceded are not all his fault. The thing is if you make a mistake as a defender its more likely to cost the team than as a winger, central midfielder, #10 or striker.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

He completely destroyed Alexis today lol. Unbelievable performance.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Made Alexis look average today

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Best defensive performance of the season so far. Had Sanchez in his pocket

[DYC. 7,542]

Oh look, a big performance in a big game from the big Serb. What a surprise. I don't know how he does it but he thrives in matches like this. Love this man.

[Barbara 15,149]

Subtle Iva

Absolutely a beast today and even when he was owing Sanchez's ass, he still presented himself well in the attack again. It's a joy to watch this man and after his best defensive performance of the season, I guess Ivanobeast is on full throttle. Unstoppable!

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

The big man always delivers in big games. People have been very critical of him this year but when it comes to the big games, the ones you call '6 pointers', he always steps up and is always rock solid. Alexis Sanchez is a very very very good player perhaps even world class and he was in Branna's back pocket all afternoon. Absolutely excellent performance.

[Special Juan 27,422]

I heard Alexis changed his under pants at HT

[iseah100 5,612]

Big games, our guys step up in big games.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

He completely destroyed Alexis today lol. Unbelievable performance.

The way he physically dominated Sanchez and never once allowed him to have a pacey run at the goal , Worked his physicality to his advantage.Brilliant defensive display.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Superbran did it again.

[The Chels 2,502]

You can never criticise his physical play and determination but positionally not great. The two times they got through (Wilshere and Sanchez) where they could easily have scored if their first touch was better came from his poor positioning once again.

[TheOneChan95 225]

I didn't see it during the match but it seems like Sanchez threw a punch at Brana out of frustration once. Seems like Iva didn't feel a thing though

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2014/10/6/6926397/alexis-sanchez-branislav-ivanovic-punch-video

[meetdoscar 335]

Sanchez should be banned retrospectively for that punch. Another red card arsenal should have had.

[Special Juan 27,422]

Sanchez should be banned retrospectively for that punch. Another red card arsenal should havr had.

Costa did something similar earlier in the season so we aren't exactly ones to have a go when we got away with that one.

[iseah100 5,612]

Costa did something similar earlier in the season so we aren't exactly ones to have a go when we got away with that one.

Ramires did that last year and got a suspension.

[Special Juan 27,422]

Ramires did that last year and got a suspension.

Some you get away with and some you don't, point being is don't raise your hands or lash out....simple

[Spike 12,049]

I missed the match