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A convincing win that arose from unpromising beginnings. 
In the first half, we got a somewhat undeserving lead because of some good play between Willian/Kante and a clumsy challenge on Alonso. Huddersfield's defence was generally stout, we struggled to penetrate and there were a few hairy moments at the other end.
In the second half, Sarri clearly decided to bury the game, so we played with much more intent, were unlucky not to score a few times. The introduction of Hazard was finally too much for Huddersfield to bear, because he engaged in one of his classic mazy runs (which Willian often failed to do), drawing several defenders towards him and away from Pedro, who once again popped up with a goal after looking anonymous for much of the game. Say what you want about Pedro, but his movement has always been smart. 
On other notes:
1) It occurs to me that Sarri's plan may have been to wear down the Huddersfield defence with constant running from Willian/Pedro, before bringing on a half-fit Hazard to exploit tired legs. If that was it aim, it worked very well. 
2) It is ironic that, for all the talk of a goal-shy midfield, that Kante and Jorginho scored two goals. Not sure about Jorginho's penalty - seemed a little tentative - but let's hope there's more. 
3) Alonso played well today, albeit against weak opposition. His forays into the box won us a penalty.
4) Huddersfield were not bad for most of the first half, being undone only by a clumsy challenge and some Willian/Kante brilliance (Kante's chip shot evoked memories of Ramires at the Nou Camp TBH). However in the second half their defence strained under the pressure and eventually buckled with Hazard's introduction. There are 37 games to go, but if Huddersfield get relegated I hope Aaron Mooy leaves - he's IMO much too good for the Championship and I believe his level is with a mid-table PL side as it stands. 
5) Morata tried hard, but was again bedevilled by a lack of confidence. A goal from him would have been wonderful. 
6) Kepa will be glad to have kept a clean sheet just to get some of the pressure off, even though he didn't have to make a save.

Hey Blues, 
Can't wait for tomorrow, even with the World Cup the summer break has seemed to drag on! 
Here's hoping that we can survive again this season and we're not hit with the second season curse! Hope your new manager does the business for you this year! Are you happy with your activity in the transfer window? I'm certainly looking forward to seeing our new recruits. 
I know some of you will have come up last season, if anyone wants any advice re parking, pubs, food etc. just let me know! 
Good luck this season (except when you play Hudds of course )

Hey Blues, 
Can't wait for tomorrow, even with the World Cup the summer break has seemed to drag on! 
Here's hoping that we can survive again this season and we're not hit with the second season curse! Hope your new manager does the business for you this year! Are you happy with your activity in the transfer window? I'm certainly looking forward to seeing our new recruits. 
I know some of you will have come up last season, if anyone wants any advice re parking, pubs, food etc. just let me know! 
Good luck this season (except when you play Hudds of course )

Hey Blues, 
Can't wait for tomorrow, even with the World Cup the summer break has seemed to drag on! 
Here's hoping that we can survive again this season and we're not hit with the second season curse! Hope your new manager does the business for you this year! Are you happy with your activity in the transfer window? I'm certainly looking forward to seeing our new recruits. 
I know some of you will have come up last season, if anyone wants any advice re parking, pubs, food etc. just let me know! 
Good luck this season (except when you play Hudds of course )

Anyone complain about Huddersfield time wasting is being unfair. They did everything in their power to stay up and they succeeded. What should be shocking is this:
- We could not beat a Huddersfield team.
- We could not defend properly against a Huddersfield team.
- We could not score the first goal against a Huddersfield team.
- We had both our forwards playing and they both could do f**k all despite us dominating the possession.
I am disgusted at Conte as mush as any of you but the team that played in the end with Cesc+Moratta+Giroud+Hazard+Willian+Alonso is our strongest attack and if that team cannot score, then we are in serious need of getting better offensive players cos i dont see anyone in the squad who can turn things around. 
 
Also, Talking of Conte: 6 changes ? I understand Courtois injury but u finally have a team that is clicking and u need to win 2 games at the end of the season. You have not rotated the squad for eternity and u chose this moment to make 6 changes ? Really ? 

After winning 4 games in a row, resting our key players for this game... I can't explain the reason behind this decision, seriously.
I'm so disappointed, I had that hope that we actually can make it and go to the CL spot, but with today's performance, I've got that, we don't deserve to be there.
With players like Fabregas, Morata, Pedro, Zappacosta we aren't there. 
Congratulations to Huddersfield, they deserved it, maybe with dirty football but they made it, they achieved what they wanted.

You gotta credit Huddersfield really, as equally as we’ve been inept they’ve defended brilliantly