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His performances at CB are boom or bust and it's rather frustrating when he seems a greater option in CM when he's with lampard as he has way more creative freedom -- plus in this case we have the mobility to cover when lamps goes forward due to Luiz's physical attributes.

Wasn't Van Ginkel meant to be the replacement for Lampard? http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/2013/8/14/4620308/chelsea-fc-marco-van-ginkel-successor-frank-lampard-quotes

I love Gundogan and he would be exactly the kind of player we need in midfield.

Yes, I'd rather see him in midfield.

Cech Ivan Luiz Terry Bertrand MVG Ramires Hazard KDB Willian Torres If Oscar is fit then him in place of KDB, with KDB on the right and Hazard on the left. Willian should come on as a sub.

I don't know. So far I'd still say that Hazard/Mata/Oscar is probably our best even though Oscar wasn't great on the wing and we've seen some others play. The just had great chemistry with each other. Like you said Hazard worked better when Mata was there. But I think KDB will do really well in place of Oscar tbh. Cole should be in our best XI but he's been poor so far so I'm not sure on that either -- we also haven't seen how well Berty can do. Shame Cole has been like this because he was the best LB in the world a few years ago. Cech Azpi Luiz Terry Bertrand Ramires/Mikel Hazard Mata KDB Eto'o At home something like that. But regarding the full backs I'd possibly rather have one of Ivanovic/Cole in certain games. Cech Ivan Luiz Terry Cole Ramires/Mikel Hazard Mata KDB Eto'o I think looking at the midfield it highlights a need for a DLP of some sorts -- or at least someone who can control a game from deep. Maybe MVG can do something similar.

Hehe oops, I would put Mata at 5.

I don't know about Shaw. He's a very good player for his age but we don't know if Bertrand won't make it. Hopefully he gets his chances this season and if not, well then, we'll consider Shaw. Barkley looked great though. Would like to see him here but as someone mentioned above, we have our own players fighting for slim pickings.

Cech - 7 Cole - 4.5 Terry - 6 Luiz - 5 Ivan - 7 Mikel - 7.5 Hazard - 6.5 Ramires - 5.5 Schurrle - 4 Eto'o - 5 Oscar - 5 Lampard - 5 Torres - 3

Tbf I can't really disagree with what he's saying.

We have the same record as City and United at the moment guys -- it's not the end of the world and there's no way Arsenal will keep these recent performances up (I hope at least -- unless they go wild in the January window with purchases!)

Not great. Oh well. :\

Okay, a loss isn't bad. Not doing as poor as City thankfully!

5 mins + injury time c'mon c'mon!!!!!

Luiz >_>

Thank **** that's outside the box. Omg...

Just one goal - doesn't have to be a win. Just a draw please!

Frustrated by this so far

Cole for Torres?

Lamps to score the next 2 goals ;)

Aw, no KDB? :( Lampard for Schurrle? Hmm...

Games like this make me miss Drogba even more...

Mikel has actually been decent. Surprised! Shame Schurrle didn't score there.

Yeah it wasn't just Ramires there tbh. Cech/Luiz maybe have some fault too.

Redknapp ripping into Luiz there lol.