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He is a decent defensive midfielder Just don't put him at defense, he would do ok. Can't blame him much today because it's insane to expect him winning header from Holt or Morison.

The successor of Smith

He is "tactically outclassed" in Series A. He would fit in well in EPL though.

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I think it's because a critical factor for a solid defense is mutual understanding among the defenders. Santon hasn't develop a solid understanding with the other defenders yet. I can't criticize Pardew's decision yet because it's his trust on the back four leads to our successful start of the season, having the best defense record in the league. However with some injuries I'd expect he made some rotation now.

You really better say goodbye to this thread becoz I think you are a scousers.

Fault was a strong word. Maybe I should have asked 'is Villa being sacrificed for Messi?' Yeah well, he's the centerpiece of our team, but I don't think the problem is Messi hogging all of our attacking play and Villa dropping to a side. David gets involved a lot, but he's snatching at it. I seem to remember Sid Lowe mentioning that Villa doesn't get along that well with Messi. That said, I was probably only half listening to what he was saying and so he was probably taking the p*ss out of some Marca headline. A small Valencia rag claimed that, and Marca echoed it. Would surprise me if it's real, there's a lot of videos of both of them doing stuff together during travels. And they do have a pretty good understanding on the pitch, they synch their movements pretty well. That said, I have lots of time for anything Lowe says or claims about Spanish football. I am the opposite. Villa isn't as bad as Zlatan but it wouldn't surprise me if Villa finally falls out with Messi due to Messi's dictate tempo upfront. It is shocking to see Messi dictating the ball even more than Cristiano (this year). He has gone over the top imo.

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Why, why!?

He did quite well considering that it's his first match after injury and it;s against Man Utd. If it's Norwich then it was a bad performance.

His best play for us so far.

But that's also one of the best performance we have for many years at Old Traddford.

Cabaye is fucking awesome

If, a big if but, if we get a win today, we are fucking awesome and top 4 is a reality.

Cabaye is vice captain for Lille.

But it's away @ Basel. A silly mistake and that's it. I think he would rest Rooney and Nani.

I think I'd gone mad because I start to feel sorry for Liverpool for paying 35m.

Terrible defending by Cashley

The same happened against Arsenal at home. Ramsay having his best match so far. Pure coincidence ah?

How can you argue that? Tiote and Ramires aren't even close to being the same types of player and Mikel is absolute s***. Ramires gets a lot of stick for probably being one of the worst players last season, but this season he's actually been very decent, spreading the team and running a lot and even getting couple of goals. He is saying that Tiote did not qualify for playing for Chelsea because of the likes of Mikel, Ramires, Lampard, Meireles. Calm down, not targeting your beloved South Americans. Just his argument is bullshit. Chelsea's midfield got completely overrun-ed. lampard was completely anonymous like He is the new Nolan.

So now forced out of the first eleven by Bellamy. Poor lad. A loan to Stoke City at Jan may be good for his match fitness.

How can you argue that? Tiote and Ramires aren't even close to being the same types of player and Mikel is absolute s***. Ramires gets a lot of stick for probably being one of the worst players last season, but this season he's actually been very decent, spreading the team and running a lot and even getting couple of goals. He is saying that Tiote did not qualify for playing for Chelsea because of the likes of Mikel, Ramires, Lampard, Meireles. Calm down, not targeting your beloved South Americans. Just his argument is bullshit. Chelsea's midfield got completely overrun-ed.

Ronaldo, Tiote will definitely play better than the likes of Ramires and Mikel in Chelsea. How can you still argue against this?

Nah it won't. Carroll is the beneficial of our tactics specially designed for him. Tiote is the base which allows us to deploy any tactics. He has to be replaced, which we can't find any replacement.

Watch their matches THIS season. Last season I would agree with you. There are doubts about Tiote's passing ability, which I would give you that.