Benzema 'injured', could it be...? o_O
I actually kinda wanna see Pogba at Chelsea. That would make them an unbelievably strong side. I don't think it'll happen though but imagine Matic, Pogba and Fabregas in midfield!
KdB confirmed for Man City, Navas can go back to the bench.
If we don't win the title this season I think Wenger will get rid of Giroud, or at least sign a striker. But it'll be a season too late imo because he should go all out for one right now. But I don't see it happening, he has too much faith in his system and Giroud. I would love to see Sanchez up front with Ox on the wing.
you know that last year, chelsea managed two draws against city and had a brilliant start to the campaign right? So far they have upgraded their wings but without someone in the midfield to pair with matic and something to boost their defense, they dont look like title contenders at alli dont think anyone is surprised by City's start, the question is if they can maintain it till the end of the season. Mourinho is willing to gamble that he can makeup the points later, especially if City try and pursue the champions league. In 2011 season, Chelsea had just won the league and stormed to like 26 out of the first 30 points or something like that, and still finished 2nd (iirc?, or did city finish 2nd somehow? idr) when Man U made up the ground in January, and that same year Man U went to the CL final. Basically, starting fast doesn't always work in the league. Mourinho is not trying to force a thundering start to the campaign, but will focus on winning the games against the big clubs. Every team struggles after winning the league because winning draws tactical scrutiny, so it may be more difficult for chelsea against the smaller clubs this time around, but Mourinho is still probably the most tactically consistent manager at getting a result against other top teams. That being said, Chelsea badly need to strengthen their defense if they are going to defend their domestic title and pursue CL as well. also btw I am lucking all yall at fantasy rn despite averaging a goal/clean sheet wasted on the bench/week.