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If only Fabregas scores and celebrates by running to the Arsenal bench and kissing the Chelsea badge before doing the calm down celebration to the gooners. Followed by a post match interview that consists of him asking Wenger if he still thinks Ozil and Wilshere are better options than he is.

Zouma made me feel a bit tense when he received the ball facing our goal as he wasn't always aware of what was around him but can't fault the guy. Played his role that the manager gave him and made a great tackle in the second half that stood out in my mind. But overall we did what we do best and played with a plan. Admittedly if we had lost this game then a few of us would have blamed the negativity that one could perceive by looking at the starting xi but when it works like it did today then it is a hard fought tactical win.

Think a 1-0 is in order here. As much as I'd love to win this game with a 97th minute header from JT. I don't think I could handle it so an early goal and if we need to sit back and absorb pressure then so be it.

Even though my stomach will be churning with every attack the opposition make especially recently where we have only had a one goal cushion late on. I still have to watch despite the impact the game has on me, literally leaving me drained.

I'd rather it be him that scores a consolation goal for them when we're 3 up. Instead of Shrek.

In context mate as long as we're winning by a very healthy margin of course.

Feel like the little man is going to mark his to his return to the bridge in style. Wouldn't mind seeing him score as long as we win.

The game after Barcelona when the media thought he was a superstar Guardiola summed it up he said something along the lines of there are thousanda of Jack Wilshere's in Spain. And he wasn't wrong. Thiago, Isco, Koke, Bojan are probably all better players than Wilshere is now and arguably showed the same potential he did. But they are living up to it and continuing to grow while Wilshere seems to be fit for a handful of games before he disappears.

Klopp in the premier league will be very interesting. Don't see Wenger leaving yet. Neither Van Gaal. Realistically only City, Madrid, Psg and Barca are options. I think he would be a great manager wherever he goes. His football is based on a fluid attacking system. I can see some of his players following him too, Reus and Hummels would be great assets wherever they go and would in the majority of teams be automatic starters. Even Gundogan if he can find his 2011-13 form would be amazing. Very similar to Fabregas but more defensively capable and pacier. Was a player I would have loved for Chelsea to sign a few seasons ago.

Another day, another goal for him.

David Silva. Absolute pleasure to watch.

I think the yellow card thing has been playing on his mind. Especially with his game where he prevents counter attacks being made when we're up the pitch picking up a yellow is very easy.

The season started amazingly for us, Costa and Fabregas firing straight away. And we did look unplayable for a while. But we started looking weaker and more vulnerable. The quality of the performances started to drop and like you said going out of the cup competitions didn't do wonders for anyone's nerves. Losing this title would be unthinkable. Especially when Jose has come out and said that we will win this title. To be fair despite the ups and downs we have been top of the table since day one so plenty to be happy about.

The games are so tense now and to add to that Arsenal and United have started showing up which adds a little something to the run in. Where's the fun in an easy title race? We also have a game in hand still to play. So I am pretty confident.

But if it wins us the league which it most likely should then we won't think too much about who we drew against or lost to.

I agree, this one's a situation where playing for the draw wouldn't be too bad. If we win then even better. But being at home I'd like to think we'd be a bit more adventurous.

We'll play for a 0-0 next week.

Mata what a player

Good decision to sit his *ss down.

Agreed but when it mattered he produced and assisted the goal that secured the three points.

Great win! Ugly game at times, players looking very tired. I remember a tired Matic letting the ball bounce to have it nicked off him by Zamora. Those are normally the kind of signs that you pick up on as a bad omen for the result. Seeing those scummy fans hurling abuse at the players made the win sweeter for not only us but them too. Could have gone either way tbh. If Phillips put that shot in either corner it's a goal.

JT closely followed by Haz

Robben is deservedly rated higher than Hazard.

De gea Carvajal - JT - Godin - Alba Matic Fabregas - Modric Messi. Hazard Suarez.

Confidence is such an important asset for a player.