Today’s Football 2019/20 Season

tsubaki · February 17, 2020

Niasse is better than him

Darth Toffeeman · February 17, 2020

Ring master said:
man utd lead what we dont need in a way

4th has to be the target.
Win these next 3/4 games and we are well in the mix. Fail to win any and we are not ready.

NorthernBlue · February 17, 2020

TheBigIguana said:
Chelsea have more ability than both United and Arsenal but with Pedro and Batshauyi playing that isn't on show tonight.

Batshauyi is horrific like.

kenada_blue · February 17, 2020

TheBigIguana said:
Chelsea have more ability than both United and Arsenal but with Pedro and Batshauyi playing that isn't on show tonight.

Absolutely. They've still got a better squad than anyone outside the top 2 IMO. Just a striker light.

But as pointed out at the start of the game, they're shocking when they lose the ball. And they have one of the best DMs in world football too.

So it's clearly Lamps management style

AmericasToffee · February 17, 2020

Chelsea really gonna fluff this and let United go back above us.

TheBigIguana · February 17, 2020

kenada_blue said:
Absolutely. They've still got a better squad than anyone outside the top 2 IMO. Just a striker light.

But as pointed out at the start of the game, they're shocking when they lose the ball. And they have one of the best DMs in world football too.

So it's clearly Lamps management style

I'm far from convinced by Lampard. Realistically if they get a serviceable backup for Abraham and maybe a better LB they could go into next season with a strong squad. But I wouldn't trust Lampard to stay in touching distance of the league.

Toast · February 17, 2020

NorthernBlue said:
Batshauyi is horrific like.

When you think that they have sold De Bruyne, Lukaku, Salah..
They could have been pissing the Prem for years.

kenada_blue · February 17, 2020

TheBigIguana said:
I'm far from convinced by Lampard. Realistically if they get a serviceable backup for Abraham and maybe a better LB they could go into next season with a strong squad. But I wouldn't trust Lampard to stay in touching distance of the league.

Still think they'll need to buy a proper striker. Not convinced on Abraham to take them forward. They're down Hazard and need to replace him.

But that midfield is very strong IMO. Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Barkley is something you can get a tune out of. Sarri did.

Deleted member 38674 · February 17, 2020

Darth Toffeeman said:
4th has to be the target.
Win these next 3/4 games and we are well in the mix. Fail to win any and we are not ready.

Given the points gap, there’s about 7 teams all saying this.

We’ve got a chance and we’re in with a shout like anyone else but we’d need to beat the very best teams, when it really matters, something I’m perhaps conditioned to believe simply won’t happen. We’re nowhere near consistent or good enough to reach top four / five, despite the narrow points gap.

The better teams tend to finish strongly too. If i’m wrong, I’ll be delighted. Would gladly take 7th and EL now if offered.

NorthernBlue · February 17, 2020

Toast said:
When you think that they have sold De Bruyne, Lukaku, Salah..
They could have been pissing the Prem for years.

Still have the 3rd best squad in the league but an average manager. Chelsea like Man U, Spurs, Arsenal and I think even City to a certain extent all due a reboot. Chelsea and Utd will get new managers soon, Spurs need a revamp and Arsenal I think are miles away. City need to splurge again but will they be able to attract the best this time. Time for us to get it right. For once.

Wat Tyler · February 17, 2020

We aren’t getting top four so we need a Chelsea result here.

tsubaki · February 17, 2020

Toast said:
When you think that they have sold De Bruyne, Lukaku, Salah..
They could have been pissing the Prem for years.

maccavennie · February 17, 2020

Utd have been horrific so it's certainly showing Chelsea in a bad light currently

barneygumble · February 17, 2020

TheBigIguana said:
I'm far from convinced by Lampard. Realistically if they get a serviceable backup for Abraham and maybe a better LB they could go into next season with a strong squad. But I wouldn't trust Lampard to stay in touching distance of the league.

The fella has taken over a team under transfer embargo, under a transitional spell.

He has them in a CL spot, and is bringing out young talent for the first time since Terry and uhhh him after they signed him from West Ham.
Mount, Abraham, James and Tomori are all finally getting a chance. Chelsea should be where Arsenal are, i'd say he's doing a good job, lets see how he does after a Transfer Window, with actual money, already Ziyech is incoming.