Chelsea Vs Everton ; Lotti prepares to grill 'scared' stars
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1-1 at stamford bridge, swee. 4 mins plus injury time left.
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Useless referees.
Timhoward should be red
Cahill too.
Inconsistency in referring again
When Essien does not even make any injuries yet he got a red earlier.
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when ramires sub in = auto loss
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cahill should be cautioned for his challenge on cech. but chelsea penalty was also lucky,as howard did not bring down Anelka, rather Anelka ran into him when Howard was looking at the direction of the ball to his left.
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Ref kelong to make sure Chelsea loss again, so that ManU & Arsenal can catch up.
Also to exact "revenge" on a certain Russian for the failed UK world cup bid......
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you can say anything you want, but its 2 points dropped at home
I am wondering how crucial that is come end of the season, when chelsea is second behind the eventual champions by 1 point.
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Originally posted by Y_Shun:
When Essien does not even make any injuries yet he got a red earlier.
Are we watching the same match? Cos I think Essien lasted the entire 90 mins leh.
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I shudder to think if Drogba got injured and is out for a few weeks, how will chelsea cope?
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Originally posted by mrwonderful:
when ramires sub in = auto loss
I thought Ancelotti lost it when he replaced Anelka with Ramires.
Fellaini must be grinning when he saw the substitution. An easy meat, Fellaini overpowered Ramires with extreme ease.
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so is Ancelotti days at Chelsea numbered
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Originally posted by CKeer:
Are we watching the same match? Cos I think Essien lasted the entire 90 mins leh.
I think he was referring to another match where Essien got a red against Fulham and not this one... -
A draw again!
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It seems Drogba isn't as frightening as before this days... Sure he got a penalty but the guy has gone like more than 10 hrs without a goal... Looks like age is finally catching up on him this season and it's starting to show... And on Ramires, I think small size Brazilian will find it more difficult to adapt to the premier league... They just lose their samba I guess...
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Originally posted by zocoss:
I think he was referring to another match where Essien got a red against Fulham and not this one...Yes I was referring to that
Essien using his skill to kiap the ball = red.
Cahill kicking Cech's head with blood&stiches = NO CARD + Terry got Y/C instead.
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Never watch the match but I'll use this comparison.
Justifiable/unjustifiable cards for offences against Chelsea players this season
VERSUS
Referees handing last years title over to Chelsea after Drogba's offside goal
Seriously, less QQ about kelong referee please.
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kalou was 'right'. chelsea would lose the title by the end of december.
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referee kelong....
1-1 draw..
drop to 3rd place...
seem like referee muz have heard Kalou words..
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Chelsea 1-1 Everton
Ancelotti concerned by Chelsea failings
Carlo Ancelotti was left unimpressed with his team's showing against EvertonAngry Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti labelled his side "frightened'' after a shocking second half display cost them the chance to go back to the top of the Premier League.
Chelsea looked to be on course for three points thanks to Didier Drogba's 42nd-minute penalty but Everton substitute Jermaine Beckford headed an equaliser four minutes from time.
The Blues have now won just once in their last six league games and Ancelotti was clearly rattled by another sub-standard display from the Double winners.
"I am disappointed and angry,'' Ancelotti said. "Not just because of the result. We played good football in the first half and the second half was totally different. We played the long ball. We were a little bit scared. I didn't like this.
"We are working to play a particular kind of football and I don't understand why we have changed it. We have to look at it and I have to understand and change it. I don't think it is a problem of concentration. Everybody knew it was a very important game for us to move on from the difficult moment we are still in.
"We have to do better day-by-day on the training ground, in the training sessions. We have to work harder than we are doing. This is the way I know to move on in a difficult moment.
"The problem is on the pitch and we have to work to resolve this. First half the spirit was good. I saw the players in focus and concentrated with good tactical discipline. But in the second half they were scared, afraid and played the long ball.
"We needed to play better from the back and in the second half, it was the wrong way to play football. I am worried yes, because we haven't won a lot of games. The second half was totally wrong. We have to do better.''
Point blank: Everton's Jermaine Beckford (left) heads in the equaliser past Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech (right
Everton manager David Moyes was unhappy with a two-footed tackle by Chelsea full-back Branislav Ivanovic as well as a booking for Phil Neville.
Moyes accused Chelsea winger Florent Malouda of stamping on Neville but praised the response from his side following last week's 4-1 home drubbing by West Brom.
The Everton defender's decision to get up immediately from the altercation almost certainly saved the Chelsea winger from a potential red card.
"I have got to say Phil Neville did fantastic,'' Moyes said. "Malouda came in and stamped on him but Phil got up and ran away. But a minute later one of their players went and got him booked for nothing.
"It was disgusting. He helped keep Malouda on the pitch and a second later one of their players goes down easy and gets Neville booked. Ridiculous. But you need to have a look at Ivanovic's tackle in the 31st minute as well and look where the referee was.
"The second half we deserved the result. Chelsea had a few chances but then you expect that. It was tough for us in the first-half. The quality of our decisions in the final third probably cost us winning the game. But the players responded really well today. The players here tend to do that in the right fashion.''
Chelsea's first half penalty was awarded after goalkeeper Tim Howard brought down Nicolas Anelka but Moyes agreed with referee Lee Probert that it didn't warrant a red card.
"The goalkeeper could not get out of the way,'' added Moyes. "If it was me, I would want a penalty kick for it. But it definitely was not a sending off.''
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Chelsea 1 Everton 1: Jermaine Beckford strikes late as Carlo Ancelotti prepares to grill 'scared' stars
Painful: John Terry could not lead Chelsea to victory on his comeback from injury
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti - anger burning in his eyes if not in his voice - last night promised his players an uncomfortable reunion on the training ground today.
Judging by his mood, Chelsea's extravagantly paid and highly pampered players are not so much reporting for training as an inquest.
Chelsea's slump is becoming contagious and Everton's thoroughly deserved draw brought more anxiety to Ancelotti ahead of upcoming matches with Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Net gains: Didier Drogba beats Tim Howard from the spot to give Chelsea the lead
Those games, over 15 days this month, could define their season.
'Of course I am worried,' said Ancelotti. 'There are no smiles around the club because there is no reason to smile. I explained tonight what I feel.
'And tomorrow we have a training session to talk about this more. Tomorrow, we have to change our behaviour to training. We have to be more focused, show more concentration. This difficult moment has gone on too long. We have to change something about our behaviour.'
The confidence and bravado that was the hallmark of Chelsea's play during their boisterous romp to the summit of the Premier League is now a distant memory.
They have won only five points from their last six matches. Ancelotti was infuriated by the unexpected manner in which Chelsea abandoned the principles he demands, as Everton produced a second-half resurgence springing from the enterprise of left-back Leighton Baines.
Ancelotti said: 'I'm disappointed, angry, not just because of the result, but because we played a poor second half. We are working to play a particular kind of football - and I don't understand why we changed this. We lost our ideas, we played long balls as I thought we were scared and afraid to play. I don't like this.'
Ancelotti is at a loss to explain the disintegration of Chelsea's season.
Shouting match: Ashley Cole starts the inquest after Everton's equaliser
He had called yesterday's game the "most important of the season". Unfortunately, his players did not rise to the occasion.
Everton's belief and confidence on the ball ensured Chelsea became hesitant and reliant on striking the ball from one end to the other. And Everton manager David Moyes, smarting from his own discomfort with his team's slide towards the relegation zone, a condition exacerbated by last Saturday's 4-1 loss at home to West Brom, watched with growing pride as his men redeemed themselves at the home of the champions.
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its a good time to play chelsea these days, before they end their slump.
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anybody who watches chelsea play these last few weeks has to admit these are not EPL title winners material
drogba and anelka are super off form.
ramires does not belong to a squad of chelsea calibre.
midfield is weak and unimaginative in attack.
ivanovic cannot play as CB. defence is no longer rock solid. wont be surprised if they lose many more home games if they dont get a better CB, or use bruma for christ sakes.
gone are the days chelsea used to play fast flowing football. now they tend to do slow build up play. their passing is no longer one touch but slow, lethargic and uninspired.
ancelotti always uses the same squad, same strategy; all EPL opponents have managed to build good counters to it. too predictable
only good news is lampard good chance returning next week. hes sort of a playmaker and pretty consistent.
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Honestly I thought Ivanovic played decently. At least better than a injuried Alex for now.
Like I always say, Zhrikov and Ramires are money throw into the drains. I have no idea why Chelsea buy expensive players who have no experience in EPL nor the ability to adapt quickly.
Malouda took 2 years to realise his form, so do we have to wait 2 years for Zhrikov and Ramires to hit their top form?
Even if Lampard is back, it is not as if it will be a easy win for Chelsea. Too much pressure on someone who is injuried so long.
Yes Drogba and Anelka are both off form. Kalou is inconsistent and a eager Sturridge and Kakuta are kept on the bench.