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Jorginho and Kovacic together (2 v. 0) could play against an open net and not only would they not score, they wouldn’t create any chances. Playing our best players out of position and 3 others, at least, that are anonymous.... it’s getting old and the only hope appears to be Higuain. He better be in the form of his life or it’s Europa League again for us.

I'm with you. Thought we'd have 3 in midfield, but not surprised Cahill's back in. Hope we get good goal-scoring Gary, not bad own-goal scoring Gary.

Never felt less confident going into a match. Only hope is Morata becomes an instant legend and the back line summons Munich. Come on, Chelsea - it's Wembley, they are Spuds - please make me wrong!

To Emenalo or whoever is in charge of transfers in and out: You suck. Everyone has seen this coming. You've sold and loaned out with total disregard to what the team needs and what Conte has requested. Why? To show Conte you're in charge? You're a w**ker. We have been substantially weakened this summer. Again, EVERYONE with any sense has seen this coming. Why do we have to take a huge step backwards instead of building on the momentum we had going? Why do we wait so long to bring players in - even if we buy 3-4 players - we're going to be short handed until October. We need a winger, a defensive midfielder and another striker.... we've known this for months, but instead you've loaned out numerous players that would give us the appropriate cover. I will not be surprised if you further gut the squad rather than strengthen it over the next few weeks. To Gary Cahill: Thank you for your service, being a crucial part of that night in Munich and for captaining us on the field last season. However, you should only start League Cup matches going forward. To Alvaro Morata: You're the real deal. Stay healthy and hopefully Pedro and Hazard will be back soon to support. To Antonio Conte: I hope you're given the power you deserve, but I fully expect you to be gone next summer, if not sooner. To Michy: You're going to be needed off the bench this season, so please keep working hard. To Spuds: Please take it easy on us next weekend. We need to somehow stay afloat until October, hopefully the PL season won't be lost by then. And by lost, I mean any chance at the top 4. These thoughts aren't just about the result today, although frustrating - and the ref's a w**ker too - it's more about where we're headed over the next 6 weeks or so. We don't have a viable midfielder available to start next week! How is that possible? Morata and a soon to be different starting back line give me hope. COYB - get it sorted while there's time!

That says it all about the squad they have.

If it were Arse, I would agree. But I hope you're right.

Good point. Fair point. Let's hope Anderlecht puts them out this week.

Don't expect ManU to put up any fight against Spurs.... JM's bitterness towards Chelsea will win the day.

You need to check your math, mate. We're in deep sh*t.

Completely shambolic performance.... everyone 2nd best at their position today. Title race is on if anyone thought differently. We can't keep a clean sheet and our striker can't score or create anything. Damn you, CP home loss.

Our defense has been awful for months. Costa has been awful for months. Better hope Spurs implode, because I see us dropping many, many more points.

Martino is a self-admitted Arsenal fan.... as well as a douchebag... which is redundant, I know.

True - I need more of your positivity. Just don't know where the goals are going to come from at the moment. Fab on, please!

Are we certain Costa didn't go to China in January.

100% agree with you and glad we're keeping him this season. I think he'll be a positive for us.

Won't be able to watch and not the least bit sad about it. Expect to go through the motions and lose 2-0 or 3-1 or 4-0 or 3-0... You get the point.

I appreciate everything Ivanovic has done for the club. However, he should never be anything more than the backup CB.... Make that 4th choice CB at best. If he's not okay with that, he should be the first one sold. Also, don't offer one pound for Stones - bring back Anders instead.

With this squad, I think a total capitulation from us is far, far more likely...

This team is a disgrace. Season can't end soon enough. Would love to be rid of at least 15 players this summer, won't happen though. Sunderland completely deserved the 3 points. Can't wait to drop points there again next season! Today assured that we will... Sorry to be so negative. Ready for the Euros and then for Conte to demand better.

That was a garbage performance. Let's hope Conte is taking notes and sells, sells, sells several players. Please put this dumpster fire out in the summer, Conte.

Better make Real Madrid break the bank if we're going with Begovic next season.

Agree. Would like to see 2 new smart, impact signings (easier said than done), fill the rest of the squad with what we have. Because we do have a lot of young talent from which to choose.

With the money we spent on Rahman, I'm glad he's getting a run of games. Considering Ake's on loan, and we have Aina and Azpi as well - I hope we don't spend for any LB or RB this summer. There are greater spending priorities.

This season is pure misery and quite embarrassing - expect 2 more months of the same. Please please please let there be 10-15 different players in the first team next season. I know there won't be, but this club needs a purging!

There should be no reason why that XI doesn't get it done today. Unfortunately, this season there is no reason to expect anything but defeat. Never looked forward to an offseason more than this one. But somehow in a mere 10 minutes or so I'll believe we'll be firing on all cylinders somehow some way! KTBFFH!