1. How was your transfer window, and are Chelsea stronger as a result of it?
50/50 transfer window. The signing of Pedro was great for us and boosted one of the areas we really needed to improve in. We probably couldn't have wished for a better backup goalkeeper in Begovic. But i'm very unsure on Falcao, i'm not sure if he is an upgrade on a 37 year old Drogba, Djilobodji is a mystery and i know very little about Rahman, Luis is one of the best fullbacks in the world for me and i think he would have proven that had we played him more, so i can't really tell if we have improved in that position or not as of yet.
I think we were desperately in need of strong CM who could pass the ball though, i think us failing to sort that position out could be costly in the long run. I just don't think Mikel or Ramires are good enough backup's to Matic and Fabregas.
Finaly, no, i don't think we are stronger this season. I think with the players that have gone out and the players that have come in, it has made us slightly weaker.
2. Why have Chelsea been slow starters this season?
A mixture of things, the main one is poor planning. Starting the season late was really dumb in my opinion, we ended up starting the season behind everyone when it came to fitness and from what i have seen so far, it is showing badly. Also, like i said above, i think a new CM was crucial and we failed to sign one.
3. What are your thoughts on the Eva Carneiro situation?
First off, it isn't an Eva Carneiro thing, it's not all about Eva Carneiro even though the media are trying ( and succeeding by the look of things ) to swing it that way. It's about the medical team, not just Eva Carneiro. Secondly, Mourinho was in the wrong, i usually agree with Mourinho about pretty much everything, but i think he looked like an idiot with this. The 2 members of the medical team were just doing their job like any other medical team in the game, i honestly can't understand where Mourinho is coming from with his treatment towards them. Finally, if Eva Carneiro really is going to take legal action then i will no longer support her in this, how is it sexist if your MALE colleague is treated the same way ?
Anyway, the whole thing is ridiculous and should never have happened. It's just added more problems to what has already been a really poor start to the season.
4. Although it's early, what are your observations of the Premier League this season?
sh*t, because we aren't playing well right now
5. What kind of reception are you expecting at Goodison Park?
I'm sure the Everton fans will be hostile towards us because we committed what they consider to be a football sin by trying to sign one of their players and being so open about it.
6. What are your thoughts on Chelsea's failure to sign John Stones?
I never really expected us to sign him anyway, it was always a long shot. If we were willing to spend that much money then i think it may have been wiser to spend it on a CM. I think we will get him eventually though seeing as he put in a transfer request.
7. Many said last season's fixture was one of football's greatest games, so what game are you anticipating on Saturday?
A tight one, i don't expect it to be as open as last season's game.
8. Name the top 4 and bottom 3 finishers.
1 - Man City, i hate to sound so defeatist so early but they made all the right moves in the transfer window, like we did last season, and it seems to be working for them. Also, Yaya Toure looks more interested this season and when he is interested he is one of the best players in the league. Just having 1 player like that in your team wins you so many more points than you would without them.
2 - Chelsea, even though we have started badly, i still think we can still finish in the top 2.
3 - Arsenal, same as last season, they'll start playing well when the title is out of reach and get themselves into the Champions League spot.
4 - Man United, even with the huge amount of money spent again, i think they are missing something under Van Gaal.
18th - Sunderland, surely it's their year to go down.
19th - Watford, i don't think they are quite good enough.
20th - Bournmouth, same reasons as Watford.
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