King Kev wrote:johnpb78 wrote:Kiss_The_Goat wrote:Oh dear! If he thinks that was playing very well then we have serious serious problems.
It seems to have escaped him, that based solely on the second half, it would still have been a 1-1 draw.
For a top 4 team, these are the games you absolutely have to win, draws are not good enough - so sorry Bobby, I think you are completely wrong.
Chelsea only got a draw there, I reckon they will finish in the top 4.
Chelsea have had "slips" against Hull, Wigan and a draw away at West Ham - which realistically they could say they are disappointed about. Vitally, they beat their nearest rivals in all the games they have played this season, United at home, Arsenal away.
Last season, they beat all the "lesser" teams, but didnt win once against their rivals - they ended 3rd.
Whilst they can't "afford" to drop points at these places, they have made it right by winning ALL crucial games against their rivals this season. When we start to do that, I will be happy to drop points in the odd "off" day, as it is we have beaten none of our rivals for 4th spot - AND have started to put in Hughes-esque insipid away displays.