Chelsea build up

[Elvoz]

win and we could just could start a good run and maintain a challenge
draw or loss and we will fight it out for 3rd/5th
im pissing against the wind but lets have a game we actually try to win it rather than avoid defeat
the natives are getting restless rafa ffs get them back on board or you could be outta the door sooner rather than later - and i take no pleasure in saying that never mind thinking it

[slimbimjim]

****ing right. It's against one of our main rivals so if we lose here then we lose the title.

I've calmed down a bit after the last result but we have to win against our rivals for sure.

[Darkon]

I agree this match is absolutly pivotal for the rest of the season, we need to get going again and a win against one of our main rivals is exactly what we need!

[spud_gun]

No it doesn't

We've already proven that we can beat the likes of the Chavs and the Scum.

The games that have defined our season are the likes of West Ham, Fulham and Stoke at home. Stoke and Wigan away.

Had we been able to win even two or three of those games we'd be top of the league, still.

Beating the Chavs on Sunday proves nothing.

[Elvoz]

No it doesn't

We've already proven that we can beat the likes of the Chavs and the Scum.

The games that have defined our season are the likes of West Ham, Fulham and Stoke at home. Stoke and Wigan away.

Had we been able to win even two or three of those games we'd be top of the league, still.

Beating the Chavs on Sunday proves nothing.

so if we lose or draw and the scum win we are still in the race

you sir are deluded

[spud_gun]

so if we lose or draw and the scum win we are still in the race

Where did i say that?

Putting words into my erm...post?

You stated that this game on Sunday will define our season? correct?

I said that it doesn't as we've already proven that we can beat the likes of the Chavs and the Scum. As i've already said our season will be defined as one of missed opportunities. The season in which Rafa was finally able to win against other teams from the 'big 4' but unable to produce the goods against the 'lesser' teams of the league.

[Elvoz]

Where did i say that?

Putting words into my erm...post?

You stated that this game on Sunday will define our season? correct?

I said that it doesn't as we've already proven that we can beat the likes of the Chavs and the Scum. As i've already said our season will be defined as one of missed opportunities. The season in which Rafa was finally able to win against other teams from the 'big 4' but unable to produce the goods against the 'lesser' teams of the league.

yeah i mean define as if we win we still maintain a title interest - if we dont we errr dont

[Fubar]

win and we could just could start a good run and maintain a challenge
draw or loss and we will fight it out for 3rd/5th
im pissing against the wind but lets have a game we actually try to win it rather than avoid defeat
the natives are getting restless rafa ffs get them back on board or you could be outta the door sooner rather than later - and i take no pleasure in saying that never mind thinking it

i was quite worried in december as we always have a bit of a stutter in form at some point. we have had it now and we are still there or there abouts.

you are spot on with your point though. beat chleski, beat the wancs and we can have our run. gerrrard proving a point that he isnt affected by the court case then going into the best form of his life when he is found innocent. torres getting back to full fitness. keane to recover from his (mental) injury and to hit outstanding form.

we can still do it

[Tee]

A must win game for our title hopes - lose and we might not be totally out of it but win and we will most definitely be back in terms of self confidence and also keeping the pressure on the Scum.

[Kenneth]

I think we'll look back on the 2 games against the BS as being the defining moments of the season. Not 100% convinced myself but that will be the prevailing view.

[Angryred]

We should win as it will be Feb 1st on Sunday as our usual bad month will be over then!

[BigChief]

Well at least I can enjoy the game and watch some fantastically great players (Gerrard, Torres, Reina, etc) without worrying too much about the result. Personally I think we've blown the league so keeping pace is now our best option. And that is less stressful to watch.

[SK]

lets hope we get a good resulst and a bit of confidence back in the team, that should kick start our season, and hopefully maintain our title challenge

[Craig_H]

win and we could just could start a good run and maintain a challenge
draw or loss and we will fight it out for 3rd/5th
im pissing against the wind but lets have a game we actually try to win it rather than avoid defeat
the natives are getting restless rafa ffs get them back on board or you could be outta the door sooner rather than later - and i take no pleasure in saying that never mind thinking it

I'm laughing because that's so true and it's even funnier that you, me and plenty of others realise it, but we still hold out hope for some kind of magical change of approach

[Havors]

win and we could just could start a good run and maintain a challenge
draw or loss and we will fight it out for 3rd/5th
im pissing against the wind but lets have a game we actually try to win it rather than avoid defeat
the natives are getting restless rafa ffs get them back on board or you could be outta the door sooner rather than later - and i take no pleasure in saying that never mind thinking it

We have been saying the same thing about the last 3 premier league games.... one more draw or loss and we are truely out of the race.