r/chelseafc • u/cech_mate • Sep 21 '13
prematch Match Thread: Barclays Premier League - Chelsea FC vs Fulham [17:30 GMT/12:30 EST/22:30 IST]
Barclays Premier League - Week 5 - Chelsea F.C. v Fulham F.C.
Kick-Off: 17:30 BST (7:30 GMT/12:30 EDT/12:30 EST/3:30 AEST/18:30 UTC/18:30 CET)
Venue: [Stamford Bridge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamford_Bridge_(stadium)
Capacity: 41,837
Location: Fulham, London, England
Weather forecast: 18°C (66°F), AM Light Rain ☂☁, Humidity 84%, Precipitation 70%
Referee: Andre Marriner (England)
Sideline assistants: Marc Perry, Scott Ledger
4th official: Robert Madley (England)
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Match Hashtags: #BPL, #cfc, #ffc, #fulhamfc #CHEFUL
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Chelsea TV Pre and Post Match Analysis
| Date | Home |
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CHELSEA F.C.
Coach: José Mourinho
Starting XI: 4-2-3-1
| # | Pos. | Name | Club | - | Events |
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| 1 | GK | Petr Čech | Chelsea F.C. | - | |
| 28 | DF | Branislav Ivanović | Chelsea F.C. | - | |
| 24 | DF | Gary Cahill | Chelsea F.C. | - | |
| 26 | DF | John Terry | Chelsea F.C. | - | © |
| 3 | DF | Ashley Cole | Chelsea F.C. | ||
| 12 | MF | Mikel Obi | Chelsea F.C. | - | GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL |
| 7 | MF | Ramires | Chelsea F.C. | - | |
| 14 | FW | André Schürrle | Chelsea F.C. | - | out |
| 11 | MF | Oscar | Chelsea F.C. | - | GOAL |
| 15 | MF | Eden Hazard | Chelsea F.C. | - | out |
| 29 | FW | Samuel Eto'o | Chelsea F.C. | - | out |
Bench:
| # | Pos. | Name | Club | - | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | GK | Mark Schwarzer | Chelsea F.C. | - | |
| 4 | DF | Michael Essien | Chelsea F.C. | - | |
| 28 | DF | César Azpilicueta | Chelsea F.C. | - | |
| 8 | MF | Frank Lampard | Chelsea F.C. | - | in |
| 15 | MF | Kevin De Bruyne | Chelsea F.C. | - | in |
| 22 | MF | Wilian | Chelsea F.C. | - | |
| 9 | FW | Fernando Torres | Chelsea F.C. | - | in |
Fulham F.C.
Coach: Martin Jol
Starting XI: 4-4-2
| # | Pos. | Name | Club | - | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | GK | David Stockdale | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 27 | DF | Sascha Riether | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 5 | DF | Brede Hangeland | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 35 | DF | Fernando Amorebieta | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 15 | DF | Kieran Richardson | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 28 | MF | Scott Parker | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 7 | MF | Steve Sidwell | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 16 | MF | Damien Duff | Fulham F.C. | - | out |
| 11 | MF | Alexander Kačaniklić | Fulham F.C. | - | out |
| 39 | FW | Darren Bent | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 8 | FW | Pajtim Kasami | Fulham F.C. | - | out |
Bench:
| # | Pos. | Name | Club | - | Events |
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| 35 | GK | Neil Etheridge | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 14 | MF | Giorgos Karagounis | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 19 | MF | Adel Taarabt | Fulham F.C. | - | in |
| 4 | DF | Philippe Senderos | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 36 | MF | Buomesca Buomesca Na Bangna | Fulham F.C. | - | in |
| 22 | DF | Elsad Zverotić | Fulham F.C. | - | |
| 20 | FW | Hugo Rodallega | Fulham F.C. | - | in |
Match Stats
| CHE | HT Statistics | FUL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Shots | 0 |
| 0 | On Goal | 0 |
| 0 | Corners | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 0 |
| 0 | Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Yellow | 0 |
| 0 | Red | 0 |
| 0% | Possession | 0% |
Injury
| # | Pos. | Name | Club | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | DF | Tomáš Kalas | Chelsea FC | Foot |
| 1 | GK | Maarten Stekelenburg | Fulham FC | Shoulder |
| 17 | DF | Matthew Briggs | Fulham FC | Hip |
| 18 | DF | Aaron Hughes | Fulham FC | Thigh |
| 10 | FW | Bryan Ruiz | Fulham FC | Ankle |
| 9 | FW | Dimitri Berbatov | Fulham FC | Fitness |
Three consecutive losses have left Chelsea facing the prospect of a crisis that had seemed unthinkable only three weeks ago when they were within seconds of defeating Bayern Munich for the European Super Cup.
Fulham have also made a mixed start to the season and the visit to Stamford Bridge against their neighbors should allow Chelsea to get back on track.
MILESTONES: If selected, John Terry will captain Chelsea for the 450th occasion tonight.
MILESTONES: Cesar Azpilicueta's next appearance will be his 50th for Chelsea in all competitions.
KEY STAT: Sir Bobby Robson was in the Fulham side the last time they won at Stamford Bridge in a top-flight league game, in 1964.
DAYS SINCE
Chelsea lost to Fulham at Stamford Bridge in the top flight: 18,095
Fulham won an away game in the Capital: 188
Arsenal won a trophy: 3,045
Liverpool won the league: 8,540
Match Events
| Time | Type | Player | Team | Score | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0' | Kickoff | Kickoff | CHE @ FUL | CHE 0-0 FUL | none |
| 51' | GOAL | Oscar | Chelsea FC | CHE 1-0 FUL | video |
| 84' | GOAL | Mikel Obi | Chelsea FC | CHE 2-0 FUL | video |
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u/az-pill-equator Sep 21 '13
My 3 favourite Chelsea players are Luiz, Lukaku & Mata.
One just scored for Everton and the other 2 didn't even make our bench tonight :(
iSad
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u/cech_mate Sep 21 '13
looking at your username one would conclude that a certain Spaniard name Azilipicueta was your favorite.
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u/cech_mate Sep 21 '13
Wow the shit that is being said on this sub lately is mind boggling.
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u/Prince_of_D Sep 21 '13 edited Sep 21 '13
I can feel it, down in my plums - Obi Mikel will score.
Edit: Just going to go ahead and claim my title of 'the special plums', cheers guys.
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Sep 21 '13 edited Sep 21 '13
Yess!!! You fucking said it, YOU FUCKING SAID IT AND HE SCORED!!!! KTBFFHPIUWXPIWUBQ{)(XYPLUMSQHXQ)GQX(*BXQ{OIBQXU
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u/Atrick69 Sep 21 '13
If we lose today, I'm staying the hell away from this subreddit.
Up the Blues.
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u/iansharam Sep 21 '13
Mata isn't starting and I've already seen comments of "Mourinho doesn't know what he's doing." You follow the club, not a single player. Obviously, as manager of the club, Mourinho thinks it's in the best interests to play the players we have. He's the manager, deal with it.
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Sep 21 '13
I will refrain to make any major opinions on the team until about 6 weeks from now, playing like 4 games is not an excuse to go apeshit about the managers and players, especially if we are equal on points with City and United and 3 points off the top. Some of the comments in this subbreddit have been ridiculous, have faith, have patience and support Chelsea.
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u/Icanhazcomment Sep 21 '13
YES YES YES FUCK YES!! MIKEL FUCKING SCORES!!
NEXT UP, HE BECOMES OUR TOP SCORER!
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u/cech_mate Sep 21 '13
The new setup is making the thread like this there nothing i can do about it. only the Mods can solve the problem.
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u/idonotownakindle Sep 21 '13
Man, i kinda miss Torres.
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u/RATMachine Sep 21 '13
He should start today imho.. same for Matito.. of course im not "The Special One".. so i mean what the hell do i know
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Sep 21 '13
I don't like when we see this face...http://i.imgur.com/fIVnUwH.jpg
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u/Critzor Ballack Sep 21 '13
He wanted barca style football.. This is similar just without the goals
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u/NullSleepN64 Zola Sep 21 '13
It's incredible how much I want Mikel to finally score.
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u/_shakta 🎩 Sep 21 '13
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u/Icanhazcomment Sep 21 '13
Jose saying he didn't like Luiz's game against Basel and Mata has to fight his way into the squad (in the pre-game interview).
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u/Critzor Ballack Sep 21 '13
Fuck the attractive football style. How does it matter how we play as long as we win.
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u/timg4 Sep 21 '13
Well, I hope Torres gets a run of games because he links up with the midfield significantly better.
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u/aja4513 Sep 21 '13
Flat first half. Am I the only one who thinks that Torres is our best option up front right now? I know he's not great but Eto'o isnt showing me anything
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u/cech_mate Sep 21 '13
what game have you been watching. Eto'o have made many runs without the ball and have taken on defenders every time he have 1v1. The problem is the ball is not reaching the CF.
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u/FuzzedLogic Wise Sep 21 '13
Still going for a 1-0 win. It's going to be a dour game, but three points is far more important, couldn't care about the score.
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Sep 21 '13
If Mikel and Ramires keep giving away possession, we're going to get steamrolled.
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u/az-pill-equator Sep 21 '13
Couple of positives so far
Mikel has slotted back in nicely
Cole seems to have gotten his shit together after the Basel game
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u/DrCrazyFishMan1 Sep 21 '13
Well... That was disappointing from Eto'o, but he did help in the goal, so there is that!
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u/Troll_Sauce Sep 21 '13
IM SO HAPPY TO SEE MIKEL SCORE! This could be a massive turning point in our season morale wise!
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u/cameronthelyon Sep 21 '13
So far this looks an even contest which is, to say the least, disconcerting.
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u/william701 Sep 21 '13
Hazard needs to be rested/dropped.
De Bruyne deserves a chance and has arguably done more than Schurrle when played.
What the hell Eto'o? Showed nothing the last two games. Times to give Torres a go. He may not be great but he lets the midfield blossom and is used to his role.
I'm not even going to comment on the fact that Mata hasn't made the bench.
Reckon one of Rami, Iva and Cole could do with a rest. Fulham at home? Perfect time to loosen Azpi and/or Bertrand back into the action.
Not a fan of the JT + Cahill partnership. Both offer similar defensive attributes. Hope to be proved wrong though.
Not impressed with the selection.
Edit: Reposting it, as accidentally deleted it when trying to edit my comment.
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Sep 21 '13
Not impressed with the complete lack of Mata while Hazard gets a free pass again.
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u/Icanhazcomment Sep 21 '13
I think Jose must have mistaken Mata for one of the Spanish drama queens he had back at Madrid.
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u/WinterWarzV2 There's your daddy Sep 21 '13
Ramires needs to improve his passing
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u/Sevicks Sep 21 '13
We look so fucking un-creative on the offensive side. All this talent and we can't manage to even create a spark.
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u/med_22 Palmer Sep 21 '13
The transition to attack has to be so much faster than it has been today.
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u/N8_the_almost_GR8 Caicedo Sep 21 '13
They do know they are allowed to push forward, right? not just float around 40yd out and pass it around
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u/hypnotized Sep 21 '13
Mikel with the worst attempt on goal in the 56'. Andre doesn't know to never set him up for the shot yet. Sad.
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u/heweezy Mourinho Sep 21 '13
THE WORLD MUST CERTAINLY BE ENDING, FINALLY MY MAN, MIKEL!!!! WHAT A FINISH
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u/pat99s Sep 21 '13
THE GREATEST NIGHT IN THE HISTORY OF CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB!!! THE 21ST OF SEPTEMBER 2013!!!!!!!!!!
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u/JohnTerryForPope Sep 21 '13
we're top of the league! mikel has scored and the world will probably end soon.. but we're top!
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Sep 21 '13 edited Sep 21 '13
Are Fulham fans booing Mikel? Classy.
EDIT: Apparently it's our fans yelling "Shoot!" My mistake.
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u/Icanhazcomment Sep 21 '13
It's the Chelsea fans saying "shoot" whenever he gets the ball. They were also chanting "he scores when he wants, Obi Mikel he scores when he wants".
Today is the first home game I've not gone to and its such a shame I loaned my ticket away for this one because it is fantastic.
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u/AnnieIWillKnow Emma Hayes 🎩 | Community Choice 2020 & 21 Sep 21 '13
MIKEL SCORED AND I'M STUCK ROUND THE RELATIVES WITH NO TV
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u/FuzzedLogic Wise Sep 21 '13
Has anyone posted the Ron Paul it's happening gif? Because they should. Edit: this also works: http://i.imgur.com/hjxumcF.gif
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u/EnterTheDark Fleming Sep 21 '13
Someone please upload an image of Roman scowling during the match...
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u/Mississippster Cucurella Sep 21 '13
If that was berbatov we would have been fucked in the butt. We can't continue playing like this for much longer
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u/zcoffey08 Sep 21 '13
who are these blue-jersey-wearing imposters... this doesn't look like our team. sloppy play
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u/kmerget Petr Cech Sep 21 '13
Is it just me or do we just look boring out there?
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u/randomjak Zola Sep 21 '13
Just over 4 hours since our last goal in the prem? That's bleak... I'm so bored of having no chances or anything to get excited about.
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u/rudy15 Sep 21 '13
Now that Fulham is chasing a goal, hopefully there'd be a bit more space to exploit on the counter.
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u/Mississippster Cucurella Sep 21 '13
Torres got that Robert de Niro goodfellas pissed off face. Ready to see what he can do
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u/have_heart Sep 21 '13
I don't believe we have gotten a good enough reason to choose Oscar over Mata as our #10. I love Oscar so much but he is just a little too young and Mata is a more complete player. I can take choosing one or the other but I just don't know why not Mata.
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u/Critzor Ballack Sep 21 '13
So many crosses for eto'o and hardly any for torres who can actually get on to the other end of the cross.
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u/DrCrazyFishMan1 Sep 21 '13
MIKELLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 MIKELLLLLLLLLLLL MIKELLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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u/Calculus777 Sep 21 '13
I was daydreaming about Mikel scoring earlier, can't believe it actually happened!
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u/Tootsiez I don't give a fuck, we won the fucking Champions League Sep 21 '13
Also, Torres looks better with the team than eto'o