GWT: PL Matchweek (mostly) 4

[bluesfan94]

Yes. Including against Man Utd

Right, but wasn't that United's first real friendly? Villa had at least played Arsenal at that point.

Wait a minute, why am I defending United?

 

[Savant]

Well I guess Bayern and City suck too.

No one said that. But it’s not an excuse either. If one of the worst teams in the league can deal with it, then it’s not a death sentence.

 

[Chimaera]

I mean we aren’t the only team that started late that’s been struggling but ok.

I don't disagree. there are a number of clubs dealing with it. Honestly, no one really got a full regular preseason. But it's a veiled shot at a poster who seems intent on anytime United doesn't look good at suggesting it's because of a lack of preseason.

 

[The Abusement Park]

No one said that. But it’s not an excuse either. If one of the worst teams in the league can deal with it, then it’s not a death sentence.

Yet they still played more games than we did prior to our first game of the season. I’m not saying it should absolve us of any criticism, because there’s plenty that’s valid. But it does look like it’s playing a part in us struggling.

 

[Stray Wasp]

If any country has a new variety of bomb they'd like to test, may I suggest they target St. James' Park during Steve Bruce's Newcastle United v Burnley.

 

[King Makar19]

Werner with more flops than goal.

 

[hatterson]

Chillwell puts Chelsea ahead. Some poor defending by palace there. Couple failed clearances and Chilwell could just run onto the ball and smash it from 7 yards out

 

[King Makar19]

Sakho was awful there.

 

[Prntscrn]

That footwork from the goalie Should have reached it

 

[King Makar19]

Good win for Chelsea. Got the 3pts.

 

[bleedblue1223]

A real LB, this is nice.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

That was a dive by Abraham.

Would not be opposed to Crystal Palace going down, though.

 

[hatterson]

That was a dive by Abraham.

Would not be opposed to Crystal Palace going down, though.

Meh, looked like he got caught on the trailing ankle. He definitely made sure the official saw it, but it’s still a foul.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

WTF is Tammy even doing. Embarrassing your captain like smh.

 

[hatterson]

Yea that’s a clear pen too.

Although I thought it was a clear foul on palace’s attempted breakout.

 

[hatterson]

Yea, VAR clearly should have called that back for a foul against Chilwell. Not that it matters much at 3-0 already.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Azpilicueta finally steps up though instead of hiding good for him.

 

[gary69]

A real LB, this is nice.

Yeah, Chillwell has made a big difference for Chelsea, probably the best player of the match.

 

[King Makar19]

Werner and Kai are good bench options with Puli.Ziyech back soon

 

[hatterson]

Werner and Kai are good bench options with Puli.Ziyech back soon

 

[Blender]

I was about 20 minutes behind so just catching up here, good game overall. I thought Chilwell, Zouma, and CHO all had great games. It's nice to finally have a leftback you can count on.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

The only upside to the NBCSN/Peacock shenanigans is seeing and hearing as little as possible of Tim Howard.

The step down from Kyle Martino to him is like the step down from SAF to David Moyes.

 

[Blender]

I'm interested to see how James and Lamptey do today.

 

[robertmac43]

I love Potter's set up today. Great personal choices, really trusting in the youth.

 

[robertmac43]

Huge save from the most underrated keeper in the Prem there to keep it even early.