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[Deleted member 15344]

Chelsea start the second half a far different team - Spurs don’t seem to have any level of creativity and it looks like it’s down to Kane or Son to get something but they don’t look great .

 

[Orikoru]

Chelsea start the second half a far different team - Spurs don’t seem to have any level of creativity and it looks like it’s down to Kane or Son to get something but they don’t look great .

We were actually decent first half. This is more like the game I was expecting. Ndombele was lively but doesn't have the fitness. With Lucas and Bergwijn both out we have no pace to come on a try and change it, so we're screwed now.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

We were actually decent first half. This is more like the game I was expecting. Ndombele was lively but doesn't have the fitness. With Lucas and Bergwijn both out we have no pace to come on a try and change it, so we're screwed now.

It wasn’t a great first half - lot of effort but not much quality going forward from either side , Chelsea stepped up in the second half and Spurs just don’t seem to have anything to counter with , not a great game tbh.

 

[Dando]

Werner is rubbish. I bet he even struggles to finish his dinner

 

[Deleted member 15344]

14 months ago Werner was hit property and looked like he had all the tools to score a lot in the Prem especially his pace and runs he made - but his finishing just disappeared, think he would do well with us but expect to see him back to Germany sooner rather than later

3 nil now - Spurs battered

 

[Slime]

14 months ago Werner was hit property and looked like he had all the tools to score a lot in the Prem especially his pace and runs he made - but his finishing just disappeared, think he would do well with us but expect to see him back to Germany sooner rather than later

3 nil now - Spurs battered

They're only three points above Arsenal.

 

[GG26]

Still trying to work out how Leicester lost.

i. Brighton awarded a penalty for Vestergaard's handball, yet Maupay is holding on to Vestergaard with both arms preventing him from jumping. It's a clear foul on the person whose arm it hit and how VAR didn't pick that up I have no idea.
ii. Leicester have two goals disallowed for offside, both becuase Harvey Barnes is apparently interfering with play when standing in the vicinity of the goalkeeper whilst stood in an offside position. For the first I can see the argument that he was impeding the goalkeepers view, but he certainly wasn't for the second. Even with a clear view the keeper wouldn't have got anywhere near either of them.

 

[Rlburnside]

The first one, where the defender threw out his leg, got nowhere near the ball and brought Ronaldo down? How dare Ronaldo get in the way of a rash challenge.

West Ham deserved the draw? Based on what, they managed to stop a a side massively on top from going ahead for so long? I guess they can be given credit for that, but teams that have their backs to the wall often concede eventually

Hey I’m just a neutral ? but I was hoping for West Ham to win.

West Ham had a good spell in the second half and no point in the game did I think they were being overrun.

 

[4LEX]

No striker, no City title challenge?

Two way battle between Chelsea and Utd?

Or do Liverpool with no injuries and the manager creep into the equation?

Whatever it means a four way title battle

 

[Rlburnside]

The reason we lost today was money, can’t compete with the Chelsea squad.

But after a decent first half the the players lost it, no desire, no fight at least put a shift in and try a bit harder, no excuse for that.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

No striker, no City title challenge?

Two way battle between Chelsea and Utd?

Or do Liverpool with no injuries and the manager creep into the equation?

Whatever it means a four way title battle

Liverpool are very much in the equation - it’s great that some keep writing them off but that first 11 is still the best in the league and in Salah prob arguably have the best player in the Prem at the moment , City have started a little slowly but will no doubt hit form , Chelsea look solid throughout the team - Man Utd still imo are the 4th favourites because of that midfield and the manager.

 

[Tashyboy]

No striker, no City title challenge?

Two way battle between Chelsea and Utd?

Or do Liverpool with no injuries and the manager creep into the equation?

Whatever it means a four way title battle

I certainly hope so.

 

[Kellfire]

Liverpool are very much in the equation - it’s great that some keep writing them off but that first 11 is still the best in the league and in Salah prob arguably have the best player in the Prem at the moment , City have started a little slowly but will no doubt hit form , Chelsea look solid throughout the team - Man Utd still imo are the 4th favourites because of that midfield and the manager.

Your first eleven is behind both Chelsea and City. Blinkers off.

 

[fundy]

The xG Philosophy @xGPhilosophy
42m
This season:

◎ Harry Kane: 0.71(xG) in 283 mins
◎ Mark Noble: 0.77(xG) in 2 mins

 

[Deleted member 21784]

The xG Philosophy @xGPhilosophy
42m
This season:

◎ Harry Kane: 0.71(xG) in 283 mins
◎ Mark Noble: 0.77(xG) in 2 mins

Arsenal goals in the premier League all season ... 2 in 450 mins

Think the award for the most embarrassing London club is still red ?

 

[ColchesterFC]

Arsenal goals in the premier League all season ... 2 in 450 mins

Think the award for the most embarrassing London club is still red ?

So far. Only 2 points behind West Ham and 3 behind Spurs. Might be a bit early to be sending that award towards Arsenal.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

So far. Only 2 points behind West Ham and 3 behind Spurs. Might be a bit early to be sending that award towards Arsenal.

Trying not to be biased but the football we played whilst being beaten today and having a vastly healthier goal difference at the same time I'd rather that than the other two who both seem lost on and off pitch

I mean both have much better players than us but are having some real problems

 

[ColchesterFC]

Trying not to be biased but the football we played whilst being beaten today and having a vastly healthier goal difference at the same time I'd rather that than the other two who both seem lost on and off pitch

I mean both have much better players than us but are having some real problems

Haven't seen the game today which is why I haven't commented on any of the penalty decisions, or the match in general. I thought Spurs started well today and were putting Chelsea under pressure with their pressing but the 2nd half was a completely different story. Arsenal have been very poor so far. Haven't seen enough of West Ham to be able to judge their performances.

 

[Rlburnside]

Trying not to be biased but the football we played whilst being beaten today and having a vastly healthier goal difference at the same time I'd rather that than the other two who both seem lost on and off pitch

I mean both have much better players than us but are having some real problems

I agree if we showed the same commitment your team did today that would have been acceptable all I want from my team is to show some pride.

Never expected us to beat Chelsea today as there squad is much better but sometimes its not all about the best team winning, giving your all and not giving up can sometimes bring results.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

I agree if we showed the same commitment your team did today that would have been acceptable all I want from my team is to show some pride.

Never expected us to beat Chelsea today as there squad is much better but sometimes its not all about the best team winning, giving your all and not giving up can sometimes bring results.

Exactly. Never expected a win today. Would have taken a draw from the start. However we played well , scored the first .. played some good football. Zouma looked class .. just undone by a brilliant goal from lingard and a finish from one of the best in the world..

anyways onwards and upwards. Got them in the cup so see what happens.. Leeds next in league.. chance for another good end to end game