The important thing is there are 10 more games to go for my winning streak prediction to come true.

Now, the important thing to remember is that cup and euro games count... unless we lose. Then they don't count.

Greg_J

China4409 Posts

August 18 2014 20:59 GMT

#2242

On August 19 2014 05:52 zeo wrote:
Lets all just forget about that second half.

Sounds like it would be best for all. No blame on Chelsea for the boring second half they where away from home, 2 goals to the good, first game of the season. No need to push on. But I would point out to any Burnley fans that Sunderland only stayed up last year by pushing hard even when it looked like all was lost against teams they where expected to lose to and getting something from it. Just giving up like that is a bit defeatist. Saying that it did look like there where only going to be more Chelsea goals if they opened up, so maybe that was for the best.

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

August 18 2014 21:00 GMT

#2243

Cesc mofo Fabregas :3
Damn what a signing, Chelsea looked brutal and then Mourinho did his standard "ok, games over lets not go stupid in 2nd half" and we turned off.

Win is a win day 3 points and onwards. Test is Everton, nice fixtures to take us into that game with Leicester at home Saturday.

Costa goal on day 1 is great too for his confidence no matter how bad it was

Pantagruel

United States1427 Posts

August 18 2014 21:11 GMT

#2244

Good win for Chelsea. Fabregas was really magnificent as was the whole team for a spell of 20-25 minutes in the first half. Costa got a goal. Basically shut up shop in the second half after the game was more or less decided. Defensively didn't look as sound as last year but that's to be expected when you attack more.

NuclearJudas

6546 Posts

August 18 2014 21:17 GMT

#2245

Good win for Chelsea. Didn't bother with the second half after the first five minutes. Pretty classic Mourinho. Can't fault him for keeping it clean. Good save by Courtois. Could have been sweaty if Arfield got another one.

haitike

Spain2742 Posts

August 18 2014 21:24 GMT

#2246

I didn't use to like Chelsea. But this year with Diego Costa, Courtouis and Fabregas I woud not mind if they win the PL.

btw, Tomorrow Spanish Supercup First Leg. Real Madrid vs Atletico!

Mensol

14536 Posts

August 18 2014 21:31 GMT

#2247

On August 19 2014 06:24 haitike wrote:
I didn't use to like Chelsea. But this year with Diego Costa, Courtouis and Fabregas I woud not mind if they win the PL.

btw, Tomorrow Spanish Supercup First Leg. Real Madrid vs Atletico!

Champions League play-off round is also tomorrow. CL games are right before RM vs Atletico Madrid afaik.

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lmoa i laughed way more than i should have at this picture..

NuclearJudas

6546 Posts

August 18 2014 21:38 GMT

#2248

It's the play-off round, mate. Win it and you're in the Champions League. Malmö FF fighting!

Ferrose

United States11378 Posts

August 18 2014 21:39 GMT

#2249

On August 19 2014 04:49 Lovedrop wrote:
- this camera angle sucks
- chelsea looks great
- hazard is a monster in the middle (his ball control got better, or maybe its cuz its burnley)
- that was very little contact, but definitely wasn't a full on dive
- matic is a goddamn wall
- faaaaaaaaabulous cesc

happy me~

I think Hazard looks like a monster now because Chelsea actually have other players who can create chances for once.

Ysellian

Netherlands9029 Posts

August 18 2014 22:13 GMT

#2250

Honestly Chelsea are monstrous this year. Would be very surprised if anyone other than them won it this year.

lichter

1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts

August 19 2014 03:50 GMT

#2251

i'll always love cesc, it just breaks my heart he has to play for chelsea

OceanLab

France505 Posts

August 19 2014 07:22 GMT

#2252

On August 19 2014 12:50 lichter wrote:
i'll always love cesc, it just breaks my heart he has to play for chelsea

I feel you. He was my favourite player for years, and now I don't know what to feel anymore.

kyllinghest

Norway1607 Posts

August 19 2014 07:29 GMT

#2253

On August 19 2014 07:13 Ysellian wrote:
Honestly Chelsea are monstrous this year. Would be very surprised if anyone other than them won it this year.

City are pretty monstrous aswell!

malcram

2752 Posts

August 19 2014 07:40 GMT

#2254

I really like Chelsea's performance for the first game.

They let Burnley get a goal ahead (nice pick out and volley too). Did not get flustered. Shifted a gear up, played some really really solid football for a 30min spell and just came back with 3. Classic Mou shut up shop after the 3 goals. And Chelsea just played at 60% for the rest of the 2nd half.

Cesc with that beast of a pass to Schurrle too... holy shit, that was beautiful to watch.

zeo

Serbia6343 Posts

August 19 2014 09:16 GMT

#2255

Man, I just love our midfield. Matic and Fabregas are going to beast any game that they play together. Add in Oscar and Hazard... I like it

Soo excited for the new season.

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

August 19 2014 09:20 GMT

#2256

Also loved the way we played 4-3-3 too makes Oscar way more involved too which is what he needs to be. Also like Neville said after the game, when we play the Man City big boy teams we just slide in Ramires instead and your sat with Matic Ramires holding with Fabregas more free to get on the ball anywhere. Makes us so strong

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

August 19 2014 09:25 GMT

#2257

Week 1 Leadboard!
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Prediction League - Week 1 Scoreboard
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OceanLab

France505 Posts

August 19 2014 09:45 GMT

#2258

Now to figure out who's who :D

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts

August 19 2014 09:47 GMT

#2259

Yeah i took off peoples manager names in case they didn't want it to put onto the forum xD
But as you can see people don't name there teams anything in reference to TL usernames.