Manchester City Vs Chelsea - Sky Sports 1 - 12.45PM -Saturday 25th Sept

IvySlayer

What a tackle by Boyata!

adox

Raskolnikov wrote: »

Not a good game at all so far. Both teams would probably take the point, I'd say,

I'm enjoying it.

Xavi6

And there's the token moment of stupidity from Zabaleta

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Not trying to be funny but that was a great dive by Ivanovic!

adox

Shocking amount of diving by Chelsea players so far.

IvySlayer

Things are starting to boil here.

JohnnyRyan99

Raskolnikov wrote: »

Not a good game at all so far. Both teams would probably take the point, I'd say,

To be fair anyone who thought this was going to be an entertainment extravaganza was clearly gonna be wrong! I was thinking this must be a great game for neutrals cause it's intruiging! Chelsea's first real test and it hasn't disappointed for me.

The Davestator

adox wrote: »

Shocking amount of diving by Chelsea players so far.

Not one yet actually. City lucky not to be down to 10 after the fouls on drogba.

IvySlayer

LOL love that.

Drogba vs Boyata, lets have yeee..

*Drogba spectacular dive to the floor*

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Haha Boyata's a hefty little fúcker too.
I think it's been a good game so far.

eZe^

Loving how insecure the sky commentators are getting considering it's not 'super dooper strong fast amazing best league in the world' standard attacking football. Even going as far as to say 'it's almost like a Serie A' game. Eejits.

adox

The Davestator wrote: »

Not one yet actually. City lucky not to be down to 10 after the fouls on drogba.

Drogba at least twice, was it Malouda as well who took a fresh air tumble and Ivanovich although caught, was already in the process of twisting through the air spectacularly.

City down to 10 men???? Are players not allowed tackle him anymore?

The Davestator

Yaya looks about 4 stone overweight? And to be balanced, ramiries looks like a kid of a concern ad at Christmas!

KittyeeTrix

Luvin' this match.......:)

End to end stuff!!!

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

High, wide and handsome from Essien...

JohnnyRyan99

Almost half time and no bookin for De Jong?! Outrageuos!

Xavi6

Great first hal imo.

missingtime

Cracking game.

the_monkey

id be happy with 1 point here and 3 next weekend tbh ...

have a bad feeling, i think city will nick this one ...

Lukker-

the_monkey wrote: »

id be happy with 1 point here and 3 next weekend tbh ...

have a bad feeling, i think city will nick this one ...

Your bad feelings generally result in a Chelsea victory.

Consider last season..

MUSEIST

Happy enough so far, city not as impressive as I thought they would be considering they are at home. If we up the pace we might nick one

Xavi6

Silva's been working his bollox off defensively. Great attitude to see from a lazy foreigner.

SlickRic

i'm really enjoying this.

there's a bit of bite in the last little while in particular.

i think Chelsea, though subdued, have still done quite well considering this is their first proper test of the season. Malouda, Cole and Anelka look dangerous.

Mikel is also looking an absolute class act this season.

City have been effective enough. de Jong, Kolo and Botaya are the pick of their players for me. Milner's delivery has been unusually poor.

and Silva's defensive play has been suprisingly excellent!

i'm looking forward to this 2nd half.

Fizman

Watching the ESPN stream. What the hell is it with commentators/pundits these days? Saying 'this isn't a classic'. Wtf? I'm a Liverpool fan who has really enjoyed this so far. I love these games and find it fascinating how strong lineups play off against each other. So many clueless fcukwits commenting on football these days expecting 4-3 at half time.

adox

Anelkas having a bit of a shocker so far. Looks a bit disinterested.

Fairly even first half, Chelsea probably just shading it. Not much goal mouth action but I'm really enjoying it.

JohnnyRyan99

Fúck you Jamie Rednapp and fúck you Graeme Souness, both those moments from Boyata were epic!

shano_88

Xavi6 wrote: »

Silva's been working his bollox off defensively. Great attitude to see from a lazy foreigner.

Agree with this, also wasn't afraid to put a foot in. Will fit right in in the premiership if he keeps it up.

missingtime

adox wrote: »

Anelkas having a bit of a shocker so far. Looks a bit disinterested.

Really? Thought he looked well up for it. Playing against his old team and all that.

doc_17

What a sh/t game. I'm turning it off and doing something that'll interest me instead. Like following it on boards.ie as there's more action here

MUSEIST

JohnnyRyan99 wrote: »

Fúck you Jamie Rednapp and fúck you Graeme Souness, both those moments from Boyata were epic!

lol, just saw that, clear peno , no doubt. Shocking referee, whats new:rolleyes:

JerryHandbag

Get the feeling a goal from Chelsea is more likely. I'll take a draw!

adox

missingtime wrote: »

Really? Thought he looked well up for it. Playing against his old team and all that.

Yeah I thought he would have been well fired up for it but to me at least, his touch has been poor and has given the ball away constantly.


Still, what do I know? He'll probably score a brace in the second half.

Nalz

A liccle off topic, but I think Blue Moon is a great anthem to have. Probably the best team song in the premiership

and that was the best chance to score by Essien

missingtime

Dunno what to make of ramires.....

Xavi6

Needs more Adam Johnson

JohnnyRyan99

Who did Chelsea sign Ramires off??... Angelina Jolie?

Lukker-

Yaya and Silva both should be booked.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Good save there from Cech... Why is Tevez still on the pitch?? Doing nothing.

The Davestator

JohnnyRyan99 wrote: »

Who did Chelsea sign Ramires off??... Angelina Jolie?

Lol!! I robbing that tonight!

Nalz

JohnnyRyan99 wrote: »

Who did Chelsea sign Ramires off??... Angelina Jolie?

I lol'd

Xavi6

THFC wrote: »

Good save there from Cech... Why is Tevez still on the pitch?? Doing nothing.

24 in 28 might have a little to do with that.

EDIT: LOL!!!!!! Get the fuck in!!!!

eZe^

THFC wrote: »

Good save there from Cech... Why is Tevez still on the pitch?? Doing nothing.

lol..

3hn2givr7mx1sc

THFC wrote: »

Good save there from Cech... Why is Tevez still on the pitch?? Doing nothing.

:pac:

adox

Beautiful goal!


Who said take Tevez off? Lol

Nalz

Xavi6 wrote: »

24 in 28 might have a little to do with that.

booom

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

THFC wrote: »

Good save there from Cech... Why is Tevez still on the pitch?? Doing nothing.

Well fúck anyways.... First thing he's done all match...

KittyeeTrix

Woo Feckin whoo:D

Tevez, you beaut!!!!!

judas101

Yes!

Tevez again!

shano_88

THFC wrote: »

Good save there from Cech... Why is Tevez still on the pitch?? Doing nothing.

:rolleyes:

Pepe LeFrits

from the beeb:

1404: GOALFLASH Man City 1-0 Chelsea (Tevez)
From Raphael, via text: "Not surprised by City. Mancini did it all the time at Inter. Ultra defensive & hoped Ibrahimovic conjured something up. Tevez is not in the same league."

:pac: