Chelsea FC v. Tottenham Hotspurs Sunday, November 29, 2015 White Hart Lane, London, UK TV (US): USA Network (the network "Suits" is on. Or was on.) Time: 07:00 EST Table and League Form 5. Tottenham (DDWWDW) . 15. Chelsea (LWLLLW) Injuries and Suspensions Spurs: OUT: Pritchard, Chadli; POSSIBLE: Bentaleb, Lamela Chelsea: OUT: Courtois, Terry, Ramires, Falcao Notable Rock Liklihood of Jose Mourinho blaming the referee for Chelsea's performance Paper Liklihood of Ivanovic playing Scissors Will Fabregas start? Paula Poundstone and Pauly Shore. Beer pairing All of it. All the beer.
Yep, I think a loss is the most likely outcome. Can't believe I'm saying this, but a draw would be a great result.
Spurs are at home and very much in form with Poch running them on all cylinders. A win for us would signal something important but I don't see it happening. I know crying over a 4-0 win away from home is silly, but against a 10-man Tel Aviv team, we should have won 15-0. These two wins haven't given me any confidence. As OK as hazard was against Norwich, he was as terrible against Tel Aviv.
Beating Spuds is always no. 1 priority for me but the reality is the result doesn't matter, improvement in performance matters, the fact that there is only 3 posts here says it all really :-(
To be fair an away draw at Spurs is a decent result even when times are good. In the top games in England and the top Euro games – you draw away and you win at home. This is what you do. We had been spoilt in recent years at 3-point-lane. But a draw. 0-0 would be great. Unfortunately I cannot see us keeping it to 0. Nil. Zero. . . so maybe we can scrape a 1-1 or a 2-2? Drinks? Meths would do fine – even though it is a little early in the day.
Interesting team selection and a lively start to this one We are causing them trouble up front but we are still a bit shaky at the back ourselves. I guess it is still a bit early over there.
The fluidity and the athleticism of the forward players is making a big difference so far...should be a goal up.
That's two good saves now from the Chelsea keeper despite getting a knock on the head early in the game.
Fee kick in a good area just before half time, must be one for Willian. Yes it is, good header but offside, typical of Bane this year he has lost the ability to use his brain. Well that is 0-0 at halftime, strange but after the season we have had so far that seems like a minor victory
Some good play, knocking it about well. Spurs are so much more physical it's not even funny. I don't even mean the constant fouling and late tackles but our players are just bouncing off theirs. Chances both ends but we look like a team playing without a target man.
Fabreags has made some sloppy passes and has been caught in possession quite a bit. Not a great game for him thus far. Perhaps we need a little more physicality that a Kenedy or RLC might offer to balance this odd midfield? What are the chances of a spurs playing seeing red by the end of this game? Greame Le Saux has been tonguing the arse of Tottenham in his commentary.
Totally agree I was really shocked at how badly we are being physically battered, what a change from the Chelsea midfield of old, with Frank, Ballack and Essian! Pedro needs a few weeks in the gym.
Totally agree with your view on Fabregas, after seeing his contrasting performance for Spain against England a few weeks ago I am totally convinced he is swinging the lead for us this season.
Our ability to pass the ball forward and control it is absolutely shocking at times. Basic stuff and essential for a false 9 system that relies on accurate movement.
I thought False 9 only worked when said 9 is named Messi? We have not come remotely close to creating a chance in 2nd half
Pedro appeared to be about 3 yards from goal with only Lloris in front of him and instead of shooting towards the goal he tried to flick it back to an area with 3-4 spur defenders ?? I say put Costa on now and see if he plays with some fire
I can appreciate his effort but that all effort is wasted through lack of technique, teammate help well and truly sucks.