Would have taken 0-0 before the game. United were the better side. They were better than I expected them to be. However chances wise it was fairly even.
Great defending from our back 4. Terry is just proving what an utter throwback Benitez was/is. I was disappointed in Lampard and Ramires tonight. Both were poor, but Ramires' distribution was dire.
I was very impressed with Shurrle. I expected the isolation in the first half, but he still worked his socks off tirelessly. Then when he got on the ball from the wing, he looked a threat. I thought De Bruyne had an off night, but I feel it was just one of them games, more so than being out of his depth.
Rooney was top drawer. And just emphasised the need for a top class striker. I was disappointed Lukaku didn't feature, but even if he was in and scoring, 1 person is not enough. I just hope Mourinho's post match comments regarding Rooney were more mind games.
Great point....
posted on 26/8/13
Mr C if it wins you a title.... although just make sure Mourinho doesn't play so depressingly against us at home I can't take another big disappointment like that game.
posted on 26/8/13
7, I'm disappointed by tonight. Not because of the result but because of how our players didnt put up a fight, especially the front 4. Kept getting beaten to the ball time and time again. you had the better of the midfield and had the better of the chances. We were solid in defence I thought but a shambles upfront.
posted on 26/8/13
Hello Mr Chelsea
Schurrle up front was a curve ball,that came back to beat us,but the point was deserved through defending well.
Just a wee bit of tinkering from the happy one,to keep us chattin.Mata should be on from the get go imo.
KTBFFH
posted on 26/8/13
I am surprised by Chelsea fans responses. Yes mourinho played a dull defensive game but that's why he always does, did you expect different. Last season all Chelsea fans were crying out for just wins even if it's boring now mourinho is getting results you want exciting football. If mourinho does want to play exciting football it will take time for him to fully establish himself again.
posted on 26/8/13
jose didn't play defensive at real
posted on 26/8/13
He had a better team at real. Players who dont like giving the ball away for fun.
posted on 26/8/13
He couldn't drop Ronaldo to play an attacking midfielder up front either...
posted on 26/8/13
I am happy at that result, Hazard was poor by his standards again we missed Mata today.
We need to get him fit up and running asap.
posted on 26/8/13
United were just as defensive as Chelsea and the home team but took no risks tio win the game whatsoever,,,,,,,,,,,
Miles better night for Chelsea than United
posted on 26/8/13
from what I saw Chelsea let United knock it about 35-50 yards out and looked to counter and shut down anything closer than that.
Their counters were crap but they managed to shut it down in the final 3rd defensively.
they got half the job done and got half the points.