kidding? u just not going to give chance to our youngster?

bale is already considered wonderkid at very young age...plus hes speed is incredible summore... bertrand would be decent backup to a cole in 2-3 years time...

Like i said before, Mikel has a very crucial role. His success rate should be as close to 100% at all times, whether passing or tackling. He needs think quickly to receive and distribute. I've seen him have very good games but should be very consistent.

mikel is doing okay this game...its mata, hazard that dissappoint us alot in the final 3rd...torres is good but he is not drogba unable to hold up ball upfront to retain our attacking position...

I think its a good start imho...3-2 is not bad considering REF is so bias and stupiak..

Did u see how attentive he was? while everyone was sleeping he charged to get the ball in the net. I like his mental ability. Bale is quick that's true a speed Bertrand will never match.

bertrand do have pace and awareness..that is something extraordinary for a player

should play this lineup

Cech
DL JT AC
HAZ OSCAR LAMPARD RAM
MATA
TOR STUR

i believe his determination surpasses bale. because its not easy for him to break into the XI of chelsea

copying city's tactic?

thank you manc for bearing the curse for us

attacking is better .. so many great players is time to move on .. no defensive mode ...

savic should've been off first for blocking off nando's run.it was a second yellow plain n simple.ref must've been looking at some squirrels or something n decided to give it against torres.

good spirit shown.i'm not going to judge mata n hazard after we went down to 10 as we lost our shape after that.don't forget he got the assist for torres's beautifully taken goal.i'm more upset with iva than mikel.the latter was sloppy at times but he wasn't the cause of our loss. nice goals from nasri n tevez btw.

were gonna have to scrape off wins in our 1st 3 league games....all our purchases havent been trained long enough together to develop good chemistry... wish marin is fit he could ve done something being a late sub... btw good work by bertrand n sturridge, after subs our final 3rd look a bit better...

Check out the goal replay again, see where is MIKEL at 2nd and 3rd MANC goal. The person suppose covering the front of defender is not there, i dunno maybe RDM task MIKEL to cover right midfield side.

well first half was OK , we did very badly after iva was sent off .

For whom still living in the past and craving for striker with Drogba's calibre please get over it already. This is a new Chelsea, Hazard only 21 please don't expect him to be a Ronaldo or Messi in one night. 3-2 lost is a fair result, given the fact City have the same set of player as last season and we still in the process of knowing each other.

I foresee we will challenge for the title this season, there still lot of hunger in Lampard, Torres & Cole' eyes.

DROGBA is irreplaceable but i do hope we can have a striker that can work well in tight space against parking the bus team.

Absolutely spot on mate. This kind of mentality will only bring us glory rather than sorry. He's so passionate and reminds me of Scott Parker.

good performance but pity about the red card and the result. this year will be a 'make or break' year for fernando torres. hopefully, he can supply us with a lot of goals. anyway, i'm very impressed with ryan bertrand. he might be crucial for us between now until the end of the season. good option for RDM. he can play left back or left wing. that's great for us...