Means almost no margin for error in these last three games if Chelsea want to remain in the Champions League.
Indeed. Now the last two weeks are even more intriguing and the ratings will be better. Everybody wants the coin "fair play" is dead and buried, in writing or elsewhere.
https://theprideoflondon.com/2020/07/11/chelsea-lampard-take-off-pulisic-giroud/ Why did Lampard sub CP off for Giroud? To rest/save CP (from a game that was going to be lost) To boost/not diminish Abraham's confidence To explore how Abraham might look in a two-forward setup
FFP ruling only furthers the thinking that, if you’re rich and powerful, rules (and laws) don’t really apply for you like they do the commoner. not new.
Lucky. But you need luck. Pulling Pulisic out early now looks pretty smart by Frank. Got him an extra 25 minutes rest in a result that was already over and now doesn't look horrible for them with the Man U tie.
Yes, but at least one dreaded scenario still exists: Matchday 36 Chelsea v Norwich City (20) Leicester City v Sheffield United (7) Manchester United @ Crystal Palace (14) All three teams win, Chelsea maintains a 1-point lead Matchday 37 Leicester City @ Tottenham (8) Manchester United v West Ham Chelsea @ Liverpool (1) Chelsea loses (to Liverpool), the other two win, Chelsea trails by 2 Matchday 38 Chelsea v Wolves (6) Leicester City v Manchester United Chelsea dominates Wolves, but Manu U and LC play to a gentlemen's draw That leaves the three teams level on points, but ... 66 +31 Leicester City [Currently a robust +29] 66 +29 Manchester United [Currently a healthy +26] 66 +19 Chelsea [Currently an anemic +14] Seven points (WDW) gets it done, though that won't be easy, and of course LC has a tougher schedule, with three challenging matches left.
Being in the driver's seat mean they control their destiny, not getting a free ride. They still need to win their games.
Possible. But Chelsea really can't complain after tanking vs. Sheffield and then getting bailed out by two good results elsewhere.