After the hectic festive period, Premier League players can breathe again as the FA Cup takes over this weekend - and boy do most of them need a momentary pause in play.

With this congested season starting in mid-September, top clubs have been cramming in three games a week for most of the past four months to squeeze in every competition.
The net result? Carnage, surprise and unpredictability. Thus far, we've had some freak results. For instance, the current top-two - Liverpool and Manchester United - both lost by five goals on one crazy day in October.

The champions' 7-2 loss at Aston Villa goes down as the result of the season so far, while United's 6-1 defeat at home to Tottenham is not far behind. Arsenal seem to have arrested their dire run in form with three wins on the trot and now it's Frank Lampard who is feeling the heat at Chelsea.
With, rather refreshingly, no runaway leader and just seven points separating the top-six after 17 matches, this craziest of supporter-less seasons has plenty of twists and turns to take yet.
And as we nearly hit the half-way point, Sportsmail takes a look at reasons to cheer and fear for the Premier League's top clubs at the start of 2021.
LIVERPOOL
Reason to cheer? Jurgen Klopp's side are top, without having really shifted out of second-gear.
The Reds have not been at their full-flowing best - but winning ugly is a trademark of all top-notch teams and this Liverpool side have that capability, even without key players involved.
They've coped extremely well with injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Thiago Alcantara and Alisson Becker, such is their impressive strength in depth.
Even Mohamed Salah, who fuelled talk of a move away just before Christmas, has been his usual prolific-self, currently top on his own of the Premier League's goalscoring charts.
Reason to fear? Klopp has maintained he will not buy a centre back this month despite the long-term absence of Van Dijk and Joe Gomez. So the question remains: will their lack of cover at the back come back to haunt them?
Fabinho has filled in brilliantly at centre back and has been the constant alongside the injury-plagued Joel Matip, and youngsters Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips.
But, with FA Cup and Champions League responsibilities upcoming, will that be enough to see the season out?
Liverpool, for their own high standards, have been fairly leaky at the back too, particularly on the road where their form is very patchy. That being said, despite their inconsistent start to the season, they're still top - and still the favourites.
MANCHESTER UNITED
Reason to cheer? For sheer strength in depth, United's attack is the strongest in the Premier League - and it could even fire them to shock glory come May.
While United exiting the Champions League was a screw-up from a position of strength, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have - out of nowhere seemingly - entered the title race following a run of eight wins in 10 league games since November 1.
After that 6-1 loss to Tottenham, Solskjaer's job seemed on the line with the season barely underway. But, much to his credit, he has triggered a turnaround in domestic form over the past two months which sees United as Liverpool's closest contenders at the moment.
A huge reason for that is United's all-conquering forward-line, with Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and deadline-day signing Edinson Cavani stepping up to the mantle prolifically.
Reason to fear? This might seem an odd feature to pick out given his exceptional game-by-game standard over the past 12 months, but Bruno Fernandes' impact in this United side is, frankly, indispensable.
And Solskjaer knows it. No matter the competition, Fernandes has featured in every match bar one so far this season. That being said, why wouldn't you pick him? So often the difference-maker, Fernandes is showing absolutely no signs of fatigue.
But, is it only a matter of time before he does? More worryingly, it could cripple United should the Portuguese spend any sort of time out.
Fernandes is integral to just about everything United do - are they over-reliant on him? Perhaps. But while he continues to flourish, United fans can continue to dream.
TOTTENHAM
Reason to cheer? For a team which has not won a trophy, having a serial trophy-winner in the managerial hotseat seems to have invigorated the Spurs squad.
Having scraped into the Europa League last season, Jose Mourinho has made Tottenham title contenders again. Largely, that is down to a dogged but effective counter-attacking strategy which relies on defensive discipline and a lethal attack.
And there's no doubt Spurs have both. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been an inspired signing, while the partnership between Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min has been one of this season's starring lights.
It could be enough to mount a serious ascent to Liverpool's throne in the coming months.
Reason to fear? With Mourinho, no matter the opposition, there just seems to be plan A - and not a lot else.
Tottenham have been criticised in recent weeks for sitting back too early in games, most notably against Wolves when they took the lead in the opening minute.
Back-to-back defeats to Liverpool and Leicester highlights that this side is far from the finished article and needs to develop an added layer of creativity when the onus is on them to take the game to their opponents.
In addition, any injury to Kane and Son - as so happened last season - could derail their challenge, in a similar manner to any absence for Fernandes at United.
MANCHESTER CITY
Reason to cheer? With their 3-1 win at Chelsea on Sunday night, Pep Guardiola's team hit their fluent best in their best performance of the season.
That bodes extremely well for City, who have been indifferent in their performances up to this point.
They're still firmly in the title race. Liverpool have had the chance to stretch their lead at the top of the table and have failed to capitalise.
With Kevin De Bruyne seemingly back to his best, Sergio Aguero returning to action and the defence finally settled, City are definitely Liverpool's closest challengers, despite their current position of fifth.
Reason to fear? Here's something we haven't said about City before - a lack of goals.
Out of the top-10, City have the joint-worst record for league goals scored, with their tally of 24 level with West Ham. Southampton and Everton have scored more, as have Leeds, who are on 30.
With Aguero and Gabriel Jesus absent for periods through injury, it has fallen on natural wingers such as Raheem Sterling and Ferran Torres to provide the goals.
But City have struggled, with Sterling their top-scorer in the league with just four goals. With the club's record goalscorer in Aguero back to full fitness, that can only improve - and it must if they're to leapfrog Liverpool to the title.
CHELSEA
Reason to cheer? This is simple: don't worry Chelsea fans, it's not actually as bad as recent form would have you believe.
It's funny how short memories are in football. After a 2-0 loss to Liverpool in their second game of the season, Chelsea went 17 games unbeaten in all competitions.
Lampard had his team firing and had found a reliable marksman in the still under-utilised Olivier Giroud, while Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva have had admirable starts to their careers at Stamford Bridge.
And due to the congestion in the top-half of the table, Chelsea are still very much in top-four contention and are only three points off City, Tottenham and Everton.
Reason to fear? Despite a points tally which is far from disastrous, for £230m of summer expenditure it is not good enough.
The last month has been nothing short of a horror-show for Lampard, with just one win in their last six games.
More worryingly though than the results has been the manner of their defeats. They failed to show up against an Arsenal side in even worse form than themselves, dropped maximum points at Everton and Wolves and were outplayed in every department against City.
Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, for a combined summer outlay of £143m, have failed to deliver so far. And the problem is, at Chelsea, patience is not a virtue often displayed. Lampard needs results, quickly.
ARSENAL
Reason to cheer? Just when all hope seemed lost, enter Arsenal's young guns.
From talk of a relegation fight amid a dire run of form, three impressive victories sees Arsenal looking upwards rather than behind their shoulder. Amazingly, top-four should now be the ambitious target.
That is large in part due to the efforts of their academy starlets, with Bukayo Saka continuing to be their standout player and Emile Smith-Rowe working himself into an automatic starter spot over the past week.
A mention to Kieran Tierney too, who has been near-faultless with his aptitude and attitude. A future Gunners captain in the making.
Reason to fear? Despite three wins in three, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has failed to find the back of the net and his lack of confidence remains a huge concern for Mikel Arteta.
The Arsenal skipper, a club legend due to his FA Cup heroics in August and handed a lucrative new deal as a result, has scored just twice from open-play in the league so far this season.
A particular low point was his goal at the wrong end against Burnley at the beginning of December. Arteta himself has said Aubameyang needs to start firing if his side are to find some consistency.
At 31, time is not exactly on Aubameyang's side. He's certainly earned some time to right the wrongs of this season so far, but an all-firing Aubameyang completely changes the threat of this team.
WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER TOP-HALF CONTENDERS?
Reasons to cheer?
Leicester - Once again, Brendan Rodgers' side are the surprise package at the top of the table. The question now is, can they keep it up?
At the back end of last season, the Foxes fell off a cliff as they let a Champions League place slip through their fingers.
But with Jamie Vardy continuing to fire and James Maddison pulling strings behind him, Leicester are quite the force. In fact, their continued ascent should no longer be a surprise.
Everton - The Toffees have uncovered a gem in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, whose early-season form was strikingly good.
The England international has dropped off in recent weeks but his influence, even if he's not on the scoresheet, remains instrumental.
With a starting XI full of talent, after the impressive acquisitions of James Rodriguez, Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure in the summer, European football remains very attainable for Carlo Ancelotti's men.
Aston Villa - Dean Smith's side were a goal away from relegation last season but have been the standout surprises this season.
Propelled by the summer signings of Ollie Watkins and Ross Barkley, Villa sit impressively in seventh spot after 17 games and have the best result of the season too, in their 7-2 win against champions Liverpool.
But it is Jack Grealish who is still Villa's star attraction. Finally an England regular, the captain has taken his game to another level. Dazzling and dynamic in equal measure.
Reason to fear?
Leicester - Consistency, much like last season, could be Leicester's downfall as the season progresses.
Their squad is not as strong as those around them, with Vardy in particular difficult to replace in terms of end-product.
With the Cup and Europa League targets too, Rodgers will have to find the right balance with his squad, or another late-season burn-out could transpire.
Everton - Again, consistency to get results week-in week-out should be Ancelotti's primary concern.
Wins against Arsenal, Chelsea and Leicester have to be caveated against defeats to West Ham, Leeds and Newcastle in the past two months.
But due to the inconsistent nature of the league across the board so far, Everton are still bang in contention.
Aston Villa - Grealish's outstanding displays means suitors, whether at home or abroad, are bound to come calling.
There is also a case of just how ambitious Smith should be, given Villa's current position. Avoiding the drop was the goal at the start of the season - it is testament to his work so far that that is not a conversation anymore.
But whether it be this month, or likely the summer, Villa may find themselves unable to obstruct Grealish's ambitions. Then again, for the boyhood fan living the dream, it will be down to the man himself.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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you do realise I wasn't talking to you, right? and the fact that the other replied you that way means someone else sees it too, you can suit yourself, I don't want to argue with you that is why I didn't reply to you directly some of you Chelsea fans are just sad that united is better and you especially keep looking for ways to always talk down on our progress directly or indirectly, almost all your comments when you want to make a negative or a non positive example you always use United, I have noticed that on this app since last year you're consistent in trying to demean united, you have done it on numerous occasions since Ole was appointed, NUMEROUS almost 2 years, you are obsessed with us
Nah lets end this you're talking wass lemme address you properly cos you've been obsessed with my opinions for time. . 1. United is the closest team to us in the rebuild you dumb guy so theyll be the only real comparison, stop flattering yourself you havent been relevant since 2013. I'm not using your team as an example cos I want to stop gassing yourselves 😂 . 2. United is better? that's just opinionated there is no truth to it. Everyones had their ups and downs it's like me saying we are better than United cos they list to Palace at home and we beat Palace. CONTEXT! Chelsea having a few games bad form doesnt make you better 😂. The more recent team with an actual big trophy is Chelsea not United so again it's just your own ego and deflated flattery. . 3. It's not my fault that there is so much "negative or no positive" examples coming out of your project, blame your board for making it that way dont blame me. . 4. Since Ole been appointed you have won nothing and had no real playstyle so of course I'm going to criticise the team same way I criticise my own, did you expect me to lie and say Ole is prime SAF? . You've been addressed so instead of make assumptions cos of your insecurity that Chelsea will eventually overtake your team meaning that you have to use your over inflated ego to remind us that United is "big", try just reading things for what they are and giving proper responses.
12UnitedGuyReborn
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How has United been condemned? you're just once again as usual making up scenarios in your head.cive pocketed you every time you've tried to make out some sort of bias on my side. United was the best example and it was used why you getting butthurt. And in fact if you read it youd know United got praised cos I said you're further in your development so how dumb would you have to be to interpret that as hate. Btw are you a Chelsea fan cos dont remember writing this letter to you?
you do realise I wasn't talking to you, right? and the fact that the other replied you that way means someone else sees it too, you can suit yourself, I don't want to argue with you that is why I didn't reply to you directly some of you Chelsea fans are just sad that united is better and you especially keep looking for ways to always talk down on our progress directly or indirectly, almost all your comments when you want to make a negative or a non positive example you always use United, I have noticed that on this app since last year you're consistent in trying to demean united, you have done it on numerous occasions since Ole was appointed, NUMEROUS almost 2 years, you are obsessed with us
ChelseaGoBluesGo
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imagine arsenal win the epl 😂😂😂
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NOW U LOOSE !! GET A TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE👍
Messi_the__Goat
1
Utd will never win it this century hhhh
cry more😂
Lizbozz7292
0
Mane is overrated
Really
kocmpsu
0
who put Arsenal among top clubs?
How many u win ONE premier league trophy in 30 years and you think you can down talk a team that has won it thrice. Haha funny! Say, how's your journey to being the new invincibles going?🤣🤣
Arjenrobben11
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Don't mind him, he's one of the most delusional people on this app
Yeah, the teenagers on this app are geniuses[Crylaugh]
4c4dFELIX
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Anybody that exclude Arsenal from top clubs in England doesn't know anything about the history of English football. just relax and continue to watch EPL till the end of May 2021.
So u wanna say that it was a chance? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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I get you are sad but SAF didn’t spend $200m in a window. If Lampard spend just $20 to $50m in the last window, we can agree he needs more time. In fact I think he did a fantastic job with what he had at Chelsea and also the young players. But in football result matters and especially when you spend $200m in a single window
1 SAF didnt spend 200 million but clearly he still altered the squad to build one in his image. Finances then were obviously different to now. Secondly I've not even said Lampard needs time, I said that if time is given he develops into a good manager but clearly the nature of football isnt as kind so he will likely get the chop. Thirdly you're a Liverpool fan and are facing an inconsistent run right now dont you think other clubs can have inconsistent runs too? it's a matter of timing. 1 month ago we were contenders now we are tied 6th. Its football things change drastically over the season. And why is there this assumption that spending means success. City and United have spent close to or excess of 1 billion in the last like decade yet Chelsea who even though we spent have spent less and yielded more overall. It's not about the money, it's about having a settled team Chelsea signed 6 starters, not 6 players but specifically starters. They wont adapt to each other overnight. Even if a new manager comes in all that will happen is that we will probably have a manager bounce and finish top 4 which I'm predicting us to do anyway.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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how many games vs top six now and he hasn't even won one though. that's the glaring issue for me
Again which big 6 team has United beaten this season? you cant keep mentioning that to Chelsea when you havent done it yourselves this season yet brag about being 2nd. It makes no sense.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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don't waste your time on this guy, I have noticed him, he is obsessed with United, he can't s write a comment without mentioning Man U to give a bad example or to just simply condemn he has been doing that since last season when Lampard game, I bet he is still salty from the way we beat them last season and besides Sir Alex took over a United team that was relegation threatened sitting in position 21 of 22 in the table by November when SAF took over, not a team that finished 3rd or so ( when Lampard took over I think Chelsea finished 3rd the previous season and Sir Alex Ferguson won a trophy with a relegtion threatened United in his 3rd years as coach at Old Trafford, he knows little about United but his obsession won't let him leave us in peace soon he will say they lost hazard and that Pogba is United talisman in a bid to make excuses Last season they ridiculed united calling Maguire 80 million forgetting their 75 million goalie is was a substitute to Caballero[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] and the will say De Gea is finished, called Man U fifthchester and sixchester about 2 seasons ago and now they can't stand we are better so they try to stay relevant by condemning united in their every comment I can smell fear and jealousy in him and his likes
How has United been condemned? you're just once again as usual making up scenarios in your head.cive pocketed you every time you've tried to make out some sort of bias on my side. United was the best example and it was used why you getting butthurt. And in fact if you read it youd know United got praised cos I said you're further in your development so how dumb would you have to be to interpret that as hate. Btw are you a Chelsea fan cos dont remember writing this letter to you?
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Yeah this guy hates United....no point trying to reason with him
Not even, I praised you guys but you didnt read it bro 😂
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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5 MARKS FOR GOOD HANDWRITING
1 marks for humour 😀
lukzlat910
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don't waste your time on this guy, I have noticed him, he is obsessed with United, he can't s write a comment without mentioning Man U to give a bad example or to just simply condemn he has been doing that since last season when Lampard game, I bet he is still salty from the way we beat them last season and besides Sir Alex took over a United team that was relegation threatened sitting in position 21 of 22 in the table by November when SAF took over, not a team that finished 3rd or so ( when Lampard took over I think Chelsea finished 3rd the previous season and Sir Alex Ferguson won a trophy with a relegtion threatened United in his 3rd years as coach at Old Trafford, he knows little about United but his obsession won't let him leave us in peace soon he will say they lost hazard and that Pogba is United talisman in a bid to make excuses Last season they ridiculed united calling Maguire 80 million forgetting their 75 million goalie is was a substitute to Caballero[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] and the will say De Gea is finished, called Man U fifthchester and sixchester about 2 seasons ago and now they can't stand we are better so they try to stay relevant by condemning united in their every comment I can smell fear and jealousy in him and his likes
Yeah this guy hates United....no point trying to reason with him
lukzlat910
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i see you dont have your teams banner so as to not be ridiculed. good choice. united forward line is deadly, like it or not. maybe martial hasn't been on his best form lately but we still have more than half a season and he is quality. he will score a lot more. we are getting better and better.
Don't mind him, he's one of the most delusional people on this app
Zuudestu
3
Anybody that exclude Arsenal from top clubs in England doesn't know anything about the history of English football. just relax and continue to watch EPL till the end of May 2021.
vauacenpru
1
Liverpool it's out of the woods in the last two, three seasons and immediately starts the disrespect
12UnitedGuyReborn
2
I get you are sad but SAF didn’t spend $200m in a window. If Lampard spend just $20 to $50m in the last window, we can agree he needs more time. In fact I think he did a fantastic job with what he had at Chelsea and also the young players. But in football result matters and especially when you spend $200m in a single window
don't waste your time on this guy, I have noticed him, he is obsessed with United, he can't s write a comment without mentioning Man U to give a bad example or to just simply condemn he has been doing that since last season when Lampard game, I bet he is still salty from the way we beat them last season and besides Sir Alex took over a United team that was relegation threatened sitting in position 21 of 22 in the table by November when SAF took over, not a team that finished 3rd or so ( when Lampard took over I think Chelsea finished 3rd the previous season and Sir Alex Ferguson won a trophy with a relegtion threatened United in his 3rd years as coach at Old Trafford, he knows little about United but his obsession won't let him leave us in peace soon he will say they lost hazard and that Pogba is United talisman in a bid to make excuses Last season they ridiculed united calling Maguire 80 million forgetting their 75 million goalie is was a substitute to Caballero[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] and the will say De Gea is finished, called Man U fifthchester and sixchester about 2 seasons ago and now they can't stand we are better so they try to stay relevant by condemning united in their every comment I can smell fear and jealousy in him and his likes
Zebdinstz
1
I think Manchester United should learn to play without Bruno just incase
riwcenuyz
0
who put Arsenal among top clubs?
well we can go on win streaks bud
sopenostu
0
Chelsea in the next few matches
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nah frank gonna start his favourite player in mason mount sigh
sopenostu
1
so disrespectful especially to leicester and everton. arsenal has a fan base though. so... what can u do
just because we ha e been poor for the last 3 uears dowant mean we are not a big club still jeez man the disrespect on arsenal is real
Monarch_Kumra
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Such a long but great article All the sides were very well analysed Consistency is gonna be key this season for all the teams City, in my opinion, have the firepower and defensive stability this season to go all the way and claim the silverware Spurs can be the Dark Horses but they need Plan B, C and D, when the initial plans don't work
romdilosuy
1
who put Arsenal among top clubs?
so disrespectful especially to leicester and everton. arsenal has a fan base though. so... what can u do
romdilosuy
1
Dear Chelsea fans: On the topic of Frank Lampard, he does need time I'll admit that but the current climate of football doesnt give time. People tend to forget SAF took 6 years to win his first league title but only recall the many he won. But fans patience has changed from then till now. Fans cant even hold themselves to their own word anymore since many said theyll give Frank the 3 years for his plan but 1 and a half years later saying "Lampard out". Its a very crude sport now football. People dont care about the long term anymore. I'm one of the people that often than not wants to take a neutral stance on the matter. I will give Frank time cos sacking nonstop is unsustainable but in terms of if I think hes the right man to win things I cant say I do. But as a developmental coach like a Pochettino I think he can do a job and at the moment that may be what this squad needs. Andres Villas Boas was terrible as a competing coach but as a developmental coach he developed the players games enough to the point that when another manager stepped in halfway through the season we won the Champions League. So even if Frank doesn't win anything I can see players improve a lot under him and should another take over theyll inherit a more mature team rather than an inexperienced team. So at least give him till the end of the season to make any evaluations. After all he did say it's a 3 year plan, not a 1 and a half 1. This year was all about closing the gap, not winning the title. We were never really in the race for the title but rather were thrown into it based on others inconsistency and I've mentioned that before. United for example are in that same boat and in the same situation as us but a little ahead. The competition will be between Liverpool and City in the end for me. They're too far ahead in their development. For now keep the faith and back the team, manager and players and from next season on we can see what to do whether its sack the manager or back the manager. It's too early to judge anything now even if the football hasn't been great. 20 games or so still left.
how many games vs top six now and he hasn't even won one though. that's the glaring issue for me
romdilosuy
2
Why is United's forwards so talked about? Martial is a shitty player, Rashford takes 7 attempts to score one goal, he misses some sitters, Cavani is like a backup and Ile has screwed up Greenwood, the actual striker in the team. Only Bruno is doing everything. Remove him and the team looks mediocre. Liverpool and Spurs have the best forwards. United haven't done anything extraordinary till now, Liverpool and City have dropped to Ynited standards
i see you dont have your teams banner so as to not be ridiculed. good choice. united forward line is deadly, like it or not. maybe martial hasn't been on his best form lately but we still have more than half a season and he is quality. he will score a lot more. we are getting better and better.
ChelseaGoBluesGo
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imagine arsenal win the epl 😂😂😂
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Utd will never win it this century hhhh
ChelseaGoBluesGo
2
Chelsea would love a 2 weeks break👍
lotbcns
0
Hi
Messi_the__Goat
4
imagine arsenal win the epl 😂😂😂
Arjenrobben11
2
Why is United's forwards so talked about? Martial is a shitty player, Rashford takes 7 attempts to score one goal, he misses some sitters, Cavani is like a backup and Ile has screwed up Greenwood, the actual striker in the team. Only Bruno is doing everything. Remove him and the team looks mediocre. Liverpool and Spurs have the best forwards. United haven't done anything extraordinary till now, Liverpool and City have dropped to Ynited standards
rufulobr
1
Dear Chelsea fans: On the topic of Frank Lampard, he does need time I'll admit that but the current climate of football doesnt give time. People tend to forget SAF took 6 years to win his first league title but only recall the many he won. But fans patience has changed from then till now. Fans cant even hold themselves to their own word anymore since many said theyll give Frank the 3 years for his plan but 1 and a half years later saying "Lampard out". Its a very crude sport now football. People dont care about the long term anymore. I'm one of the people that often than not wants to take a neutral stance on the matter. I will give Frank time cos sacking nonstop is unsustainable but in terms of if I think hes the right man to win things I cant say I do. But as a developmental coach like a Pochettino I think he can do a job and at the moment that may be what this squad needs. Andres Villas Boas was terrible as a competing coach but as a developmental coach he developed the players games enough to the point that when another manager stepped in halfway through the season we won the Champions League. So even if Frank doesn't win anything I can see players improve a lot under him and should another take over theyll inherit a more mature team rather than an inexperienced team. So at least give him till the end of the season to make any evaluations. After all he did say it's a 3 year plan, not a 1 and a half 1. This year was all about closing the gap, not winning the title. We were never really in the race for the title but rather were thrown into it based on others inconsistency and I've mentioned that before. United for example are in that same boat and in the same situation as us but a little ahead. The competition will be between Liverpool and City in the end for me. They're too far ahead in their development. For now keep the faith and back the team, manager and players and from next season on we can see what to do whether its sack the manager or back the manager. It's too early to judge anything now even if the football hasn't been great. 20 games or so still left.
I get you are sad but SAF didn’t spend $200m in a window. If Lampard spend just $20 to $50m in the last window, we can agree he needs more time. In fact I think he did a fantastic job with what he had at Chelsea and also the young players. But in football result matters and especially when you spend $200m in a single window
Elkris
2
United are in form right now
Winerpool
2
who put Arsenal among top clubs?
Javimor
1
No Southampton They are doing great
SiveNxasana
2
We are coming back slowly but surely, being clinical and ruthless still an issue but at least we scored 3 away from home
xuperalcantara
1
Dear Chelsea fans: On the topic of Frank Lampard, he does need time I'll admit that but the current climate of football doesnt give time. People tend to forget SAF took 6 years to win his first league title but only recall the many he won. But fans patience has changed from then till now. Fans cant even hold themselves to their own word anymore since many said theyll give Frank the 3 years for his plan but 1 and a half years later saying "Lampard out". Its a very crude sport now football. People dont care about the long term anymore. I'm one of the people that often than not wants to take a neutral stance on the matter. I will give Frank time cos sacking nonstop is unsustainable but in terms of if I think hes the right man to win things I cant say I do. But as a developmental coach like a Pochettino I think he can do a job and at the moment that may be what this squad needs. Andres Villas Boas was terrible as a competing coach but as a developmental coach he developed the players games enough to the point that when another manager stepped in halfway through the season we won the Champions League. So even if Frank doesn't win anything I can see players improve a lot under him and should another take over theyll inherit a more mature team rather than an inexperienced team. So at least give him till the end of the season to make any evaluations. After all he did say it's a 3 year plan, not a 1 and a half 1. This year was all about closing the gap, not winning the title. We were never really in the race for the title but rather were thrown into it based on others inconsistency and I've mentioned that before. United for example are in that same boat and in the same situation as us but a little ahead. The competition will be between Liverpool and City in the end for me. They're too far ahead in their development. For now keep the faith and back the team, manager and players and from next season on we can see what to do whether its sack the manager or back the manager. It's too early to judge anything now even if the football hasn't been great. 20 games or so still left.
What an essay bro.!!!
xuperalcantara
0
5 MARKS FOR GOOD HANDWRITING
Ur crazy[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Zahrahali
0
Chelsea in the next few matches
Vobiklmpty
0
mane
Mane is overrated
ADAMKawtharani
0
mane
Mane
DavidMgimba
1
Let it only cheers but when you say about fear it's like cursing the team though it's realistic
Cityzen18
0
city need to be more consistent . It is everything in the league. This season is ruthless
RONALDO_7_ind
3
Dear Chelsea fans: On the topic of Frank Lampard, he does need time I'll admit that but the current climate of football doesnt give time. People tend to forget SAF took 6 years to win his first league title but only recall the many he won. But fans patience has changed from then till now. Fans cant even hold themselves to their own word anymore since many said theyll give Frank the 3 years for his plan but 1 and a half years later saying "Lampard out". Its a very crude sport now football. People dont care about the long term anymore. I'm one of the people that often than not wants to take a neutral stance on the matter. I will give Frank time cos sacking nonstop is unsustainable but in terms of if I think hes the right man to win things I cant say I do. But as a developmental coach like a Pochettino I think he can do a job and at the moment that may be what this squad needs. Andres Villas Boas was terrible as a competing coach but as a developmental coach he developed the players games enough to the point that when another manager stepped in halfway through the season we won the Champions League. So even if Frank doesn't win anything I can see players improve a lot under him and should another take over theyll inherit a more mature team rather than an inexperienced team. So at least give him till the end of the season to make any evaluations. After all he did say it's a 3 year plan, not a 1 and a half 1. This year was all about closing the gap, not winning the title. We were never really in the race for the title but rather were thrown into it based on others inconsistency and I've mentioned that before. United for example are in that same boat and in the same situation as us but a little ahead. The competition will be between Liverpool and City in the end for me. They're too far ahead in their development. For now keep the faith and back the team, manager and players and from next season on we can see what to do whether its sack the manager or back the manager. It's too early to judge anything now even if the football hasn't been great. 20 games or so still left.
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Gunners4ever❤
0
mane
Mané
Vicabcnoyz
1
mane
Nesaiknruy_Legend
6
Dear Chelsea fans: On the topic of Frank Lampard, he does need time I'll admit that but the current climate of football doesnt give time. People tend to forget SAF took 6 years to win his first league title but only recall the many he won. But fans patience has changed from then till now. Fans cant even hold themselves to their own word anymore since many said theyll give Frank the 3 years for his plan but 1 and a half years later saying "Lampard out". Its a very crude sport now football. People dont care about the long term anymore. I'm one of the people that often than not wants to take a neutral stance on the matter. I will give Frank time cos sacking nonstop is unsustainable but in terms of if I think hes the right man to win things I cant say I do. But as a developmental coach like a Pochettino I think he can do a job and at the moment that may be what this squad needs. Andres Villas Boas was terrible as a competing coach but as a developmental coach he developed the players games enough to the point that when another manager stepped in halfway through the season we won the Champions League. So even if Frank doesn't win anything I can see players improve a lot under him and should another take over theyll inherit a more mature team rather than an inexperienced team. So at least give him till the end of the season to make any evaluations. After all he did say it's a 3 year plan, not a 1 and a half 1. This year was all about closing the gap, not winning the title. We were never really in the race for the title but rather were thrown into it based on others inconsistency and I've mentioned that before. United for example are in that same boat and in the same situation as us but a little ahead. The competition will be between Liverpool and City in the end for me. They're too far ahead in their development. For now keep the faith and back the team, manager and players and from next season on we can see what to do whether its sack the manager or back the manager. It's too early to judge anything now even if the football hasn't been great. 20 games or so still left.
Green_Wolf_2000
2
So far, Man City seems to be in the best form form the last 5 match days
RONALDO_7_ind
3
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