Chelsea... I just can't figure out what is going on with this team. If only they were more capable at finishing up their dangerous attacks with goals... I mean things would have been much better for them now. They had to move on with Jackson in the centre-forward position. This cost them really much truthfully because Jackson has been quite below the expectations.
Losing Nkunku had a big impact on Chelsea's performance because Jackson was still playing below expectations. But I heard the news that Nkunku is definitely not injured for that long. This is certainly good news. Hopefully Nkunku can play against Middlesbrough in the second leg. If Jackson is played, I am pessimistic that Chelsea will be able to beat Middlesbrough to advance to the next round. He really couldn't replace Nkunku and I saw Chelsea had lots of chances in front of the Middlesbrough goal but only made 5 shots on target. 
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Chelsea... I just can't figure out what is going on with this team. If only they were more capable at finishing up their dangerous attacks with goals... I mean things would have been much better for them now. They had to move on with Jackson in the centre-forward position. This cost them really much truthfully because Jackson has been quite below the expectations. 
7 goals in 19 PL matches. This isn't good statistics for a centre-forward if they are wasting many more opportunities to score meanwhile.
Nkunku is said to be injured once again. Hopefully it isn't another serious injury.
7 goals in 19 PL matches. This isn't good statistics for a centre-forward if they are wasting many more opportunities to score meanwhile.
Nkunku is said to be injured once again. Hopefully it isn't another serious injury.
Seven goals that something better than Manchester United Marcus Rashford who's always on the wing dragging and begging for ball rather than making good runs in the eighteen yard box!
Anyways, Nicholas Jackson poor ASF, he shouldn't be used as nine and not even Broja deserves it. They know what to do, they're only been recalcitrant and adamant.
Mauricio Pochetino also should have a hand in this deal, he should be dropped if he doesn't send them upwards.
Nothing too serious, I read it has something to do with his hip.
Chelsea... I just can't figure out what is going on with this team. If only they were more capable at finishing up their dangerous attacks with goals... I mean things would have been much better for them now. They had to move on with Jackson in the centre-forward position. This cost them really much truthfully because Jackson has been quite below the expectations.
7 goals in 19 PL matches. This isn't good statistics for a centre-forward if they are wasting many more opportunities to score meanwhile.
Nkunku is said to be injured once again. Hopefully it isn't another serious injury.
7 goals in 19 PL matches. This isn't good statistics for a centre-forward if they are wasting many more opportunities to score meanwhile.
Nkunku is said to be injured once again. Hopefully it isn't another serious injury.
That's an impressive record by Emery's Aston Villa. I can't remember the last time Emery guided a team for a such impressive continous performance, because I only remember that he got sacked at almost every club he managed. LoL. Their consistency, home win records, and ability to cause trouble for other teams have indeed been noteworthy. The unexpected nature of their success adds an exciting element to the competitive landscape of the league.
But I'm still doubting that they are able to compete for the title considering the competition at the to five is so tight, only six points gap between first and fifth position while Aston Villa currently is second. The Competition in the second half of the season will surely increase, especially with teams like Manchester City with their key players coming back from injuries likely to intensify their efforts to reclaim the top spot. The battle for top positions will undoubtedly be intense, and it will be fascinating to see how Aston Villa maintains their momentum and navigates the challenges ahead.
Them challenging for the league might not be realistic now because I don’t think they’ve gotten the realization to campaign for the tiltle against the big boys. Challenging for the title reauired consistency and they’ve not attained that yet. Because they win some and loose some but have managed to still remain on top, so I think a better challenge will be for the UCL spot and not the league.
It's one of the games when the advantage on the field doesn't convert into the final score. The full-time result was 1-0 to Middlesborough despite Chelsea being the dominating side. They still have 2nd leg to play on 23rd at home and I'd still expect them to go through.
They have no real chances of finishing in the top 5 of the Premier League, so I don't think they'd be giving up on the EFL Cup that easy. Their fans want to see some trophy.
They have no real chances of finishing in the top 5 of the Premier League, so I don't think they'd be giving up on the EFL Cup that easy. Their fans want to see some trophy.
The second match will be played at Chelsea's home ground. This will be an advantage for Chelsea who plays as host. Although I predict Middlesbrough will try the bus parking tactic because they have an advantage in the first leg. But that would be very risky because they only lead by 1 goal in the first leg, which means that if Chelsea were able to score just one goal then the score would be a draw and it would continue with extra time. I think a mediocre team like Middlesbrough must be able to maintain their lead and score additional goals because if they make the slightest mistake, that will be Chelsea's chance to turn things around.
today's match in the efl cup midlesbourgh vs chelsea.
and until now chelsea is still behind 1-0. even the championship division answer chelsea hassles. clearly shows the quality of chelsea is less able to compete in the premiere league. even though his player spending is crazy maybe because the price is overate and the coach is less able to build a team and buy players that fit his game scheme.
No one cares about Chelsea today, whatever the situation, they are always lost and lost. 400 million pounds just for landing on the 10th stand is shamed for clubs who have expensive players like Moises Caicedo, (115 pounds). 22 matches is a lot if Pochetino can't adapt yet, he look stuck and don't know what should he do to get win and delight fans. I think, with all the great players chelsea have, Chelsea must think about changing clever tactician asap, Pochetino is good, but in past, before everyone in premier league knew the tactics, today all premier club knows how to beat Pochetino tactics even chelsea have good defender and midfielder. and until now chelsea is still behind 1-0. even the championship division answer chelsea hassles. clearly shows the quality of chelsea is less able to compete in the premiere league. even though his player spending is crazy maybe because the price is overate and the coach is less able to build a team and buy players that fit his game scheme.
What do you think?, Does Chelsea need to change coach?
Chelsea was not able to win the match against Middlesbrough. But I think that was expected from almost everyone. So I don't think it is going to make a lot of difference in the perspective for people.
And to be frank I do think that they need to change the coach. Because he is not bringing in the best results. He is not even bringing in the result that can be counted as average for Chelsea to be honest. Especially after spending so much money, they should be able to bring in far better results compared to what they are bringing in. so I don't think the authority is going to be happy with the coach. I think it is going to be better if they take a bold step and change the coach. Because I think they have tried everything with this coach and it is not working.
To be fair if the coach needs to be changed. Pochettino has always wrongly deciding the decision that costed the club a lot like lost the important match against middlesbourgh. How can he put levy as a LF while he was always playing so badly as LW?This is unacceptable thing for now and no doubt if pochettino can be sacked anytime by tood boehly. I do support todd to sack him as soon as possible coz pochettino was totally useless coach here.
He can't even handle the club to play even better after he got a lot of money splashed for the new players.
I think Aston Villa's chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season are very big and I'm sure they will be able to qualify. But honestly I don't see any chance of them becoming champions unless they are able to do what Leicester did in the 2015/2016 season. But it was a miracle like a fairy tale. If you look at the opportunities, I think in this modern era it will be difficult if the team is not able to perform consistently and has good squad depth. But let's just wait and see what Aston Villa can do at the end of the season.
This is why the EPL league is so interesting to follow. Newcastle's phenomenal last season, Aston Villa's phenomenal season, two historic clubs. I also think with you, Aston Villa in my opinion securing the top four seems more realistic than becoming champion because it is very difficult, Liverpool and Man City are teams that have a strong mentality and can be consistent. Moreover, Man City, with the return of their star KDB, will certainly find it difficult to compete with them, even though in the previous match Aston Villa managed to beat Man City, but in my opinion, in the second match they will not be able to beat Man City a second time.Aston Villa's next match is against Everton, this match can be said to be an even match but I am sure Aston Villa will not waste the opportunity to continue collecting three points in every match so that their position remains safe in second place in the EPL league. Even though this match will be played at Everton's home ground, I think Aston Villa will win this match.
If you looks at the statistical data of their meetings in the last few match, Aston Villa dominated the victory over Everton. In the away match Aston Villa can still beat Everton. So I think even though this is an away match, it is not a bigs problem for Aston Villa because they are quite strong this season to be able to wins every game.
This is why the EPL league is so interesting to follow. Newcastle's phenomenal last season, Aston Villa's phenomenal season, two historic clubs. I also think with you, Aston Villa in my opinion securing the top four seems more realistic than becoming champion because it is very difficult, Liverpool and Man City are teams that have a strong mentality and can be consistent. Moreover, Man City, with the return of their star KDB, will certainly find it difficult to compete with them, even though in the previous match Aston Villa managed to beat Man City, but in my opinion, in the second match they will not be able to beat Man City a second time.
Aston Villa's next match is against Everton, this match can be said to be an even match but I am sure Aston Villa will not waste the opportunity to continue collecting three points in every match so that their position remains safe in second place in the EPL league. Even though this match will be played at Everton's home ground, I think Aston Villa will win this match.
Last season, we all saw as Newcastle United performed exceptionally well to finish the season in the top four of the league table ahead of clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur and this season, Aston Villa have been immensely impressive and of they can continue with their current performance, they'll surely finish the season in the top four. Teams like Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Chelsea will surely want to fight to finish in the top four of the league but I think Aston Villa have all it takes to remain in the top four till the end of the season
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Aston Villa in the last one year have been the highest point takers in the EPL. They've been exceptional at their games, winning almost always and ensuring that they stay at the top chart. No one saw them coming and they've been able to be consistent, keeping home win records this season and they've not failed to cause troubles for teams. I see them going to the UCL next season but that would happen if they maintain their good form cause at this 2nd segment of the league the competition would be two times tougher.They've got the capacity to remain on top but I really don't think City who's now below them would let them stay there, so if at all there'd be a change in the standings, then Villa won't go below the 6th position. They're so good to even try qualifying for the UEL next season. As competitive as the EPL has been this year, so far Villa have proven to be strong enough to fight back threats and create value and confidence in the team too.
But I'm still doubting that they are able to compete for the title considering the competition at the to five is so tight, only six points gap between first and fifth position while Aston Villa currently is second. The Competition in the second half of the season will surely increase, especially with teams like Manchester City with their key players coming back from injuries likely to intensify their efforts to reclaim the top spot. The battle for top positions will undoubtedly be intense, and it will be fascinating to see how Aston Villa maintains their momentum and navigates the challenges ahead.
This is why the EPL league is so interesting to follow. Newcastle's phenomenal last season, Aston Villa's phenomenal season, two historic clubs. I also think with you, Aston Villa in my opinion securing the top four seems more realistic than becoming champion because it is very difficult, Liverpool and Man City are teams that have a strong mentality and can be consistent. Moreover, Man City, with the return of their star KDB, will certainly find it difficult to compete with them, even though in the previous match Aston Villa managed to beat Man City, but in my opinion, in the second match they will not be able to beat Man City a second time.
Aston Villa's next match is against Everton, this match can be said to be an even match but I am sure Aston Villa will not waste the opportunity to continue collecting three points in every match so that their position remains safe in second place in the EPL league. Even though this match will be played at Everton's home ground, I think Aston Villa will win this match.
They've got the capacity to remain on top but I really don't think City who's now below them would let them stay there, so if at all there'd be a change in the standings, then Villa won't go below the 6th position. They're so good to even try qualifying for the UEL next season. As competitive as the EPL has been this year, so far Villa have proven to be strong enough to fight back threats and create value and confidence in the team too.
today's match in the efl cup midlesbourgh vs chelsea.
and until now chelsea is still behind 1-0. even the championship division answer chelsea hassles. clearly shows the quality of chelsea is less able to compete in the premiere league. even though his player spending is crazy maybe because the price is overate and the coach is less able to build a team and buy players that fit his game scheme.
No one cares about Chelsea today, whatever the situation, they are always lost and lost. 400 million pounds just for landing on the 10th stand is shamed for clubs who have expensive players like Moises Caicedo, (115 pounds). 22 matches is a lot if Pochetino can't adapt yet, he look stuck and don't know what should he do to get win and delight fans. I think, with all the great players chelsea have, Chelsea must think about changing clever tactician asap, Pochetino is good, but in past, before everyone in premier league knew the tactics, today all premier club knows how to beat Pochetino tactics even chelsea have good defender and midfielder. and until now chelsea is still behind 1-0. even the championship division answer chelsea hassles. clearly shows the quality of chelsea is less able to compete in the premiere league. even though his player spending is crazy maybe because the price is overate and the coach is less able to build a team and buy players that fit his game scheme.
What do you think?, Does Chelsea need to change coach?
Chelsea was not able to win the match against Middlesbrough. But I think that was expected from almost everyone. So I don't think it is going to make a lot of difference in the perspective for people.
And to be frank I do think that they need to change the coach. Because he is not bringing in the best results. He is not even bringing in the result that can be counted as average for Chelsea to be honest. Especially after spending so much money, they should be able to bring in far better results compared to what they are bringing in. so I don't think the authority is going to be happy with the coach. I think it is going to be better if they take a bold step and change the coach. Because I think they have tried everything with this coach and it is not working.
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Aston Villa's next match is against Everton, this match can be said to be an even match but I am sure Aston Villa will not waste the opportunity to continue collecting three points in every match so that their position remains safe in second place in the EPL league. Even though this match will be played at Everton's home ground, I think Aston Villa will win this match.
Aston Villa's next match is against Everton, this match can be said to be an even match but I am sure Aston Villa will not waste the opportunity to continue collecting three points in every match so that their position remains safe in second place in the EPL league. Even though this match will be played at Everton's home ground, I think Aston Villa will win this match.
Aston is not that strong when away, their away record is 4 - 4 - 2 (W-L-D).
Everton at home also are not impressive at all, but they able to beat Chelsea and Newcastle last month.
Yeah hard to predict but there might be lots of goals in this match IF Everton playing well.
I prefer to watch it live first before placing any bet on this match.
I don't know if the real reason behind Chelsea's being inconsistent is their coach. I tend to think about this situation like it is more due to the bad management by the owner of the club.
Because if you have noticed Chelsea haven't been good at all since Abramovich left his seat to Boehly. Boehly only knows about splurging on players, that's all. But when it comes to having a good management of the club there isn't any tangible example of it I'm afraid. Pochettino also said by himself previously that the club was in a much worse condition then he imagined after he arrived.
As a result I don't know if any coach can really make a huge impact on the club right now.
Because if you have noticed Chelsea haven't been good at all since Abramovich left his seat to Boehly. Boehly only knows about splurging on players, that's all. But when it comes to having a good management of the club there isn't any tangible example of it I'm afraid. Pochettino also said by himself previously that the club was in a much worse condition then he imagined after he arrived.
As a result I don't know if any coach can really make a huge impact on the club right now.
I think Aston Villa's chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season are very big and I'm sure they will be able to qualify. But honestly I don't see any chance of them becoming champions unless they are able to do what Leicester did in the 2015/2016 season. But it was a miracle like a fairy tale. If you look at the opportunities, I think in this modern era it will be difficult if the team is not able to perform consistently and has good squad depth. But let's just wait and see what Aston Villa can do at the end of the season.
This is why the EPL league is so interesting to follow. Newcastle's phenomenal last season, Aston Villa's phenomenal season, two historic clubs. I also think with you, Aston Villa in my opinion securing the top four seems more realistic than becoming champion because it is very difficult, Liverpool and Man City are teams that have a strong mentality and can be consistent. Moreover, Man City, with the return of their star KDB, will certainly find it difficult to compete with them, even though in the previous match Aston Villa managed to beat Man City, but in my opinion, in the second match they will not be able to beat Man City a second time.Aston Villa's next match is against Everton, this match can be said to be an even match but I am sure Aston Villa will not waste the opportunity to continue collecting three points in every match so that their position remains safe in second place in the EPL league. Even though this match will be played at Everton's home ground, I think Aston Villa will win this match.
today's match in the efl cup midlesbourgh vs chelsea.
and until now chelsea is still behind 1-0. even the championship division answer chelsea hassles. clearly shows the quality of chelsea is less able to compete in the premiere league. even though his player spending is crazy maybe because the price is overate and the coach is less able to build a team and buy players that fit his game scheme.
No one cares about Chelsea today, whatever the situation, they are always lost and lost. 400 million pounds just for landing on the 10th stand is shamed for clubs who have expensive players like Moises Caicedo, (115 pounds). 22 matches is a lot if Pochetino can't adapt yet, he look stuck and don't know what should he do to get win and delight fans. I think, with all the great players chelsea have, Chelsea must think about changing clever tactician asap, Pochetino is good, but in past, before everyone in premier league knew the tactics, today all premier club knows how to beat Pochetino tactics even chelsea have good defender and midfielder. and until now chelsea is still behind 1-0. even the championship division answer chelsea hassles. clearly shows the quality of chelsea is less able to compete in the premiere league. even though his player spending is crazy maybe because the price is overate and the coach is less able to build a team and buy players that fit his game scheme.
What do you think?, Does Chelsea need to change coach?
They didn't badly but should have attacked more, scored those chances which they had in the first half of the game. They messed up.
I barely blame players now, if you take a good look at him at Brighton he deserves his flowers, he needs a good coach backing him, till today, I feel like Mauricio Pochetino is not that man to manage Chelsea, maybe a tactician like De Zebri would make better sense, I wonder what's the difference between Graham Potter's performance and that of Pochetino Mauricio? Chelsea keeps on test running failed managers. Pochetino Mauricio, Frank Lampard and lasty, Graham Potter.
They need a new coach, personally, he should leave.
Well their lack of concentration in games especially when having 2 goals up is usually what affects this team. Like in the game against Man United, they lost concentration and this had a negative effect on them. They lost all 3 points and even struggled not to concede more than 3 and this is what they should try to work on as a team, else they'll miss their chance of qualifying for the top four to participate in the UCL tournament season.
I think Aston Villa's chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season are very big and I'm sure they will be able to qualify. But honestly I don't see any chance of them becoming champions unless they are able to do what Leicester did in the 2015/2016 season. But it was a miracle like a fairy tale. If you look at the opportunities, I think in this modern era it will be difficult if the team is not able to perform consistently and has good squad depth. But let's just wait and see what Aston Villa can do at the end of the season.
Yes, Aston Villa has indeed experienced very significant progress this season and this cannot be separated from the hard work of Unai Emery who was able to make the club compete among the big Premier League clubs. But the strength that Aston Villa currently has is not playing games even though the depth of the squad they lost to Arsenal and Manchester City but in reality Aston Villa were able to beat them. This was not just luck because they also fought hard to be able to beat these top clubs, from a financial perspective I agree that Aston Villa does not have the finances of a top club.
Aston Villa's defense, I admit, they maintain a very tight defense, but sometimes Aston Villa starts to lose concentration if they start to concede, like in the match against Manchester United, where initially Aston Villa took the lead in the first half, but Manchester United was able to provide a counterattack which made Astin Villa lose focused in the second half until finally losing. This must be a lesson for Aston Villa so as not to lose focused when have conceded to the opposing club.
Well their lack of concentration in games especially when having 2 goals up is usually what affects this team. Like in the game against Man United, they lost concentration and this had a negative effect on them. They lost all 3 points and even struggled not to concede more than 3 and this is what they should try to work on as a team, else they'll miss their chance of qualifying for the top four to participate in the UCL tournament season.
today's match in the efl cup midlesbourgh vs chelsea.
and until now chelsea is still behind 1-0. even the championship division answer chelsea hassles. clearly shows the quality of chelsea is less able to compete in the premiere league. even though his player spending is crazy maybe because the price is overate and the coach is less able to build a team and buy players that fit his game scheme.
and until now chelsea is still behind 1-0. even the championship division answer chelsea hassles. clearly shows the quality of chelsea is less able to compete in the premiere league. even though his player spending is crazy maybe because the price is overate and the coach is less able to build a team and buy players that fit his game scheme.
There were some mistakes being made by pochettino in this game. These mistakes are:
- Poch was not putting players in their actual positions
- Pochettino was always putting levy colwill on the left back, which is a disaster for the club
- Sterling played like a mediocre player in this game. This guy should not be chosen as a starting line up.
There are many more problems made by pochettino in that game and i remind you that how palmer played as a striker which is so strange. These are the biggest mistakes repeated by poch anytime. I don't even know why's wrong with pochettino.
The fans are feeling so tired with the decisions making by pochettino like this guy was so amateur. Levy colwill is so tall and he can't keep up with the fast winger. Pochettino must not be stupid to repeating the same mistake again. Enough is enough.
It's one of the games when the advantage on the field doesn't convert into the final score. The full-time result was 1-0 to Middlesborough despite Chelsea being the dominating side. They still have 2nd leg to play on 23rd at home and I'd still expect them to go through.
They have no real chances of finishing in the top 5 of the Premier League, so I don't think they'd be giving up on the EFL Cup that easy. Their fans want to see some trophy.
I don't believe with my eyes to watch Chelsea lose 1-0 to middlesbrough because the Blues played everything within their capacity but still yet, no winning for them. They suffered a long minutes game with an average team. Middlesbrough didn't apply any pressure, rather they were just implementing defensive formation at home. Mauricio Pochettino is dissapointed because his side didn't travel back to Stamford Bridge with three points or even a less result of a draw tie, now they would settle for defeat and fight with everything to ensure they win in the second leg, I know it's not going to be easy match for Chelsea. They have no real chances of finishing in the top 5 of the Premier League, so I don't think they'd be giving up on the EFL Cup that easy. Their fans want to see some trophy.
I'm really not sure if Chelsea can achieve better results this season and it looks like it will only be the same bad thing as last year and for Pochettino he seems to be in danger of being fired because he previously promised to make changes to Chelsea but that promise will never be proven.
The view of the standing table this season does provide a differenced where Aston Villa can occupy 2nd placed and is superior to Arsenal and Manchester City, but the differenced in points between the top 4 is not that far. So Aston Villa is still struggle to maintain a better position, because of the previous season Aston Villa is in a poor ranking, precisely among mediocre clubs, but because of the coach hard working, Aston Villa is now at a better level and can be among the bigs clubs in the Premier League.
Aston Villa has made remarkable progress this season. Transitioning from a mid-table team in previous seasons, they are now in the top 4 and have the potential to compete on an equal footing for the championship with giants like Man City, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Clearly, in terms of economic strength and squad quality, Aston Villa can't be compared to the other big clubs. What they possess, though, is stability in their playing style and a united determination among players under the skillful leadership of coach Unai Emery.Overall, Aston Villa is stronger defensively, and it's their solid defense that allows them to succeed in counterattacks. They are developing a high defensive line with an offside trap, a somewhat risky approach that is making a difference for Aston Villa this season. Additionally, the inconsistencies in styleplay Tottenham, Man City, and more recently, Arsenal, coupled with the poor form of Manchester United and Chelsea, contribute to Aston Villa's rise in the standings this season.
Aston Villa's defense, I admit, they maintain a very tight defense, but sometimes Aston Villa starts to lose concentration if they start to concede, like in the match against Manchester United, where initially Aston Villa took the lead in the first half, but Manchester United was able to provide a counterattack which made Astin Villa lose focused in the second half until finally losing. This must be a lesson for Aston Villa so as not to lose focused when have conceded to the opposing club.
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