AdisaOwala:

Leyqute:
I don't know why you used the most of this post to talk about Chelsea when I asked you a question about Pep and Man City.

The claim that Liverpool n Chelsea are doing well because they have no Europe worries and Man City does is totally unfounded and has no backbone. Several managers have won the league while participating in the UCL, and they did well in the UCL too. Ferguson did it. The last time Mourinho won the EPL he participated in Europe and got past the group stages.

City were the favorites before. Pep started the season well but like we told you earlier, when you guys were chanting his oriki, you don't win the EPL by starting well. It's a tough competitive league.
At the moment things are not look good for Pep. City is only 3 points above Tottenham and is going to have a tough December, with 2 key players suspended.
If he's as good as you guys touted him to be he'll survive December and still be up there with other teams.
Pep's appointment was announced several months before the last season ended and he had time to tinker with the squad during the whole summer. He even spent about 130m GBP.

I know it takes time to build good teams but if he fails to qualify for the UCL this season doesn't do well next season, he's nothing but a sophisticated charlatan.

raumdeuter:

The pattern played by Chelsea and especially Liverpool is very intense and requires a lot of energy. Not being involved in Europe affords them 7 days recovery before every game which other title contenders are not getting. Those time fergie and Mourinho won they were competing against clubs who were also competing in Europe not teams who were having the luxury of 7 days break.
City started the league as favorite just like Mourinho , Wenger and the other top managers.
Pep was hired to build a new team in City and its still work in progress, I remembered I said it a lot that the core of City is old, they needed younger core and time to gell and buy into the Pep philosophy
Even as it stands, I expect Pep to do well this season just like any of the top coaches. Any of Pep Mourinho Wenger Conte etc who doesnt win the league this season has failed and would need to do better by next season especially when all the top teams like Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, City, Manure would have the small distraction of the CL

Leyqute:


LOL. Him don fvck up already.

Make we give dem enough rope to hang demsef na.

The only thing I have asked is for Pep and Mourinho to win the league next season

This time there is no excuse of different league, One league is easier or more difficult to win - Both are in the same league

This time no excuse of different city that some players prefer one city over the other or weather - Both are in the same city

This time no excuse of no money One coach had money to spend one doesnt have- Both are going to rich clubs

Both are going to clubs who are bad at the moment and both need a rebuild, both clubs finished level on points and won 1 domestic trophy

So both are expected to win every trophy next season or failure whoever doesnt win failed
AGREED?

raumdeuter:


The pattern played by Chelsea and especially Liverpool is very intense and requires a lot of energy. Not being involved in Europe affords them 7 days recovery before every game which other title contenders are not getting. Those time fergie and Mourinho won they were competing against clubs who were also competing in Europe not teams who were having the luxury of 7 days break.



City started the league as favorite just like Mourinho , Wenger and the other top managers.
Pep was hired to build a new team in City and its still work in progress, I remembered I said it a lot that the core of City is old, they needed younger core and time to gell and buy into the Pep philosophy

Even as it stands, I expect Pep to do well this season just like any of the top coaches. Any of Pep Mourinho Wenger Conte etc who doesnt win the league this season has failed and would need to do better by next season especially when all the top teams like Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, City, Manure would have the small distraction of the CL

nateevs:


Baba is an option; not a great one. I for one will play Alonso every day of the week before I consider Baba. And Baba is certainly not better than Kennedy or Ake.

Even though I want one of Ake/Kennedy playing that position, the ideal fella for this role eventually is a young man named Jay DaSilva.

Griffon:
I promised to kick-off the "Chelsea for the title" campaign if we turn-up against Spuds and Citeh. And here you have it, we are winning the league.

It is pretty obvious EPL managers and teams are still flummoxed with Conte's approach. They are having hard times deciphering how to stop us and that can only be to our own advantage b'cos the longer it takes to understand how to stop us, the quicker we close on the title.

I am really impressed with the work-rate of this team and above all the character they put up today. That is simply champions' stuff. Luiz to me has improved by many miles and this isn't even about the hackneyed 'the tactics is helping him' claim. Dude looks way serious than he has ever been in his playing career. For some reasons he has my man-of-the-match award. Another positive to take home is the fact that Costa seems to be a changed man. He is scoring for fun and as well is making peace amid brawls. If you ask me, I'll say he is firing us to the title.

There is just a problem - our left-wing back. I clearly identified him as our weakest link weeks ago and that was proven correct today. He seems to be too sloppy retreating and his response is quite suspect. Navas and KDB were whipping in all manner of crosses from his end and if not for good defending and City's profligacy we could have conceded more. Cahill might be getting an understandable level of flak for that own-goal but it must not be forgotten that it was Alonso who was particularly at fault for being far too central when that cross was delivered.

That said, this team is simply good for the title. What I can only dread at the moment is an injury to Costa.

Our next five games this festive month would see us entertain; West Brom (h), Sunderland (A), Crystal Palace (A), Bournemouth (H), Stoke (H). I don't see any reason why we shouldn't move into 2017 on top of the table. It would only be a question of, how wide is the margin?

Let's KTBFFH!

CFCman:


In those 5 festive fixtures, Chelsea should garner at least 11 points (possibly dropping points at Crystal Palace and at home to Stoke).

Anything less than 11 points would be disappointing, and lead to a tighter title race .

Emaprince:
In 05/06 season, we had just one draw in our first 10matches. I think we won the first 9 on the trot and drew the tenth.

CFCman:


In those 5 festive fixtures, Chelsea should garner at least 11 points (possibly dropping points at Crystal Palace and at home to Stoke).

Anything less than 11 points would be disappointing, and lead to a tighter title race .

Chelseafan1:


Trust me, we are getting 15 good points so far we have Moses, Kante, Hazard, Costa, Luiz and Pedro as starters.

Chelseafan1:


Trust me, we are getting 15 good points so far we have Moses, Kante, Hazard, Costa, Luiz and Pedro as starters.

CFCman:

Yeah
But the frustrating thing is that even if we gain 15 points in those fixtures, we could still be only 1 point ahead of the Gunners.

Brestar:


For the future? Yes. Now? Don't think so. Still has a lot to learn.

raumdeuter:


The pattern played by Chelsea and especially Liverpool is very intense and requires a lot of energy. Not being involved in Europe affords them 7 days recovery before every game which other title contenders are not getting. Those time fergie and Mourinho won they were competing against clubs who were also competing in Europe not teams who were having the luxury of 7 days break.

City started the league as favorite just like Mourinho , Wenger and the other top managers.
Pep was hired to build a new team in City and its still work in progress, I remembered I said it a lot that the core of City is old, they needed younger core and time to gell and buy into the Pep philosophy

Even as it stands, I expect Pep to do well this season just like any of the top coaches. Any of Pep Mourinho Wenger Conte etc who doesnt win the league this season has failed and would need to do better by next season especially when all the top teams like Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, City, Manure would have the small distraction of the CL

Debroslink:
I told you Chelsea's 343 formation CANNOT stand against any elite team.

I'm salivating Chelsea's back 3 against MSN.

patrickmuf:
Trust me, football is very unpredictable, you might as well end up with less than 10pts from the possible 15pts.

CFCman:

Yeah
But the frustrating thing is that even if we gain 15 points in those fixtures, we could still be only 1 point ahead of the Gunners.

Leyqute:
Don't backtrack. Pep was the only favorite to win the league after the first 5 matches or so. And with the way you guys were busy singing his praises, one thought he would conquer EPL with aplomb like Alexander the great.

Now that he has been exposed you're singing raggae blues like Harrysong.

raumdeuter:


You mean Man Utd and Mourinho wasnt favourite to win the league even before any ball was kicked. Or other coaches and squad are not getting salary wey be say na only Pep should win the league

Conte is coming from the backward Italian league to conquer the EPL and Klopp that was almost relegated in his last Bundesliga season is joint top

Leyqute:


Wetin u dey talk sef. Who was the fav after like 5 games and what were u and ur barca brodas yarning when Pep won at Old Trafford?

Oga abeg swerve. More evidence about Pep's fraud will be revealed before the end of December, just chill.

raumdeuter:


And as at today, Pep and City are still ahead of Man Utd and Jose, Pep is a fraud,what is Mourinho? A scam?

raumdeuter:


And as at today, Pep and City are still ahead of Man Utd and Jose, Pep is a fraud,what is Mourinho? A scam?

Emaprince:
^^ THE second goal sha.. Bravo didn't make enough attempt.

Greatihex:

It is not out of place to say that bravo could have done better for the three goals. If to him still dey Barcelona, we for dey see am for uefa and fifa 11.