AvB has been given the task of changing Chelsea's style of play while keeping them successful, and we all know how difficult that will be.

That's irrelevant and, in my opinion, speculation, Bigs.

The fact is Chelsea have spent well over a hundred million pound in the last 12 months and there's a good chance they won't make the top 4, let alone win the League. It's become so incredibly competitive.

Klaus wrote:

Villas-Boas watched Mancini self-destruct the other night when he took off Agüero, Balotelli and Silva and lost the game. "What a great move! I have to try that on saturday!" he thought to himself.

Anyone who brings on Mikel in place of Mata against Wigan deserves whatever they get.

Ricky1985 wrote:

That's irrelevant and, in my opinion, speculation, Bigs.

The fact is Chelsea have spent well over a hundred million pound in the last 12 months and there's a good chance they won't make the top 4, let alone win the League. It's become so incredibly competitive.

It's not speculation Rick, it's obvious to anyone who's observed Abramovich and Chelsea over the last few years.

As regards the top 4, competition for "the prize" always was fierce, some years more than others, let's wait until we see how the table looks in March shall we, before we start lauding the wonderful job Wengers done in getting us 4th place.

Hernandez back on the bench for United today.

Valencia - Rooney - goal.
1 nil to United after about 52 seconds.

Traore - pathetic attitude.
Glad we got rid of him.