midds Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 It's undoubtedly a statement win however you look at it. To go to Chelsea, fall behind early and still come away with 3 points is an excellent result. They've started the season really well - benefitting from a very favourable fixture list it has to be said, but they've got points on the board and are playing with confidence as a result. Lowest they'll finish now is probably about 15th, fair play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 Look like a good side this lot. Won't be many sides that turn them over 2-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 4 minutes ago, Peppe said: Not very good, no Chelsea dropping points is good for NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 Players like Joelinton, Bruno, Gordon, Tonali will be fired up for the derby. Fully confident we'll win but they have definitely looked a lot better than I thought they would. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 1 minute ago, midds said: It's undoubtedly a statement win however you look at it. To go to Chelsea, fall behind early and still come away with 3 points is an excellent result. They've started the season really well - benefitting from a very favourable fixture list it has to be said, but they've got points on the board and are playing with confidence as a result. Lowest they'll finish now is probably about 15th, fair play Yea surely nailed on to stay up, they’ll be eagerly anticipating the derby now. We’ll have to be on it to go there and win but I’m confident with our midfield and the players we have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 As I've said, I'm OK with the 3 promoted teams staying up. It's for the greater good. Also I detest Chelsea more than Sunderland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 2 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said: As I've said, I'm OK with the 3 promoted teams staying up. It's for the greater good. Also I detest Chelsea more than Sunderland. What is wrong with you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon1984 Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 A very good performance and result for them but that’s the worst performance I’ve seen from Chelsea since they started buying success. Completely toothless and without ideas in attack - still wouldn’t have scored if the game was still playing. Maresca should be concerned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 7 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Chelsea dropping points is good for NUFC. That it is, but I want the scum to go down again. There's no benefit for us having to play them every season. If we win - everything is as it should be, if they win we never hear the end of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 Just now, Peppe said: That it is, but I want the scum to go down again. There's no benefit for us having to play them every season. If we win - everything is as it should be, if they win we never hear the end of it. I didn't want them to come up and would be delighted to see the back of the them, but NUFC's interests come above all else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 Doesn't seem improbable that both teams could be floating around a tight knit 6-9th next year. That most important achievement in all of football, the NETD, could do down to the wire We're obviously miles better in terms of quality, but fighting on four fronts with very little rest/preparation/training time takes it's toll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 2 minutes ago, Toon1984 said: A very good performance and result for them but that’s the worst performance I’ve seen from Chelsea since they started buying success. Completely toothless and without ideas in attack - still wouldn’t have scored if the game was still playing. Maresca should be concerned. Sometimes if you make the oppo play shit its because of what you do. Remember Eddie's first full season when RTG was adamant we were only doing well because everyone we played didn't turn up on the day ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 3 minutes ago, Turnbull2000 said: Doesn't seem improbable that both teams could be floating around a tight knit 6-9th next year. That most important achievement in all of football, the NETD, could do down to the wire We're obviously miles better in terms of quality, but fighting on four fronts with very little rest/preparation/training time takes it's toll. I'd be amazed if they come top half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon1984 Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 2 minutes ago, madras said: Sometimes if you make the oppo play shit its because of what you do. Remember Eddie's first full season when RTG was adamant we were only doing well because everyone we played didn't turn up on the day ? Yes - you’ve got a point and Sunlun played a low block but Chelsea’s passing was ultra negative and non progressive all game. You’d expect a hell of a lot more from a team that was playing so well at the start of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 Just now, The Prophet said: I'd be amazed if they come top half. Yip me too. I still think this run of games will catch them up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 2nd goal finish was sexy AF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 1 minute ago, madras said: Yip me too. I still think this run of games will catch them up. They're on a great run and the early points will likely keep them up, but they'll do well to finish above 15th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 (edited) They can have a good season but they will find their rightful place eventually, look at Leeds the other season, Sheffield United, best they can hope for is to become a crystal Palace, Fulham or Brentford. Look at Bournemouth, Brighton over previous seasons, come the end of the season the cream always rises to the top and we are cream now. Business end is at the back. Creaming my fuckin pants Edited October 25, 2025 by Gazzaschicken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 23 minutes ago, Toon1984 said: A very good performance and result for them but that’s the worst performance I’ve seen from Chelsea since they started buying success. Completely toothless and without ideas in attack - still wouldn’t have scored if the game was still playing. Maresca should be concerned. The marking or lack of for their winner 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 Anyone hazard a guess how many player they lose to Afcon ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 Think they've had a better defence that us so far this season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Misery Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 Fair play to them I hate Chelsea more than Sunlun. There. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted October 25, 2025 Share Posted October 25, 2025 3 hours ago, Gazzaschicken said: They can have a good season but they will find their rightful place eventually, look at Leeds the other season, Sheffield United, best they can hope for is to become a crystal Palace, Fulham or Brentford. Look at Bournemouth, Brighton over previous seasons, come the end of the season the cream always rises to the top and we are cream now. Business end is at the back. Creaming my fuckin pants A lot of those teams tend to not be beaten or indeed beat us though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted October 26, 2025 Share Posted October 26, 2025 I thought the winner was offside like - was deffo in the keeper’s eye line Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted October 26, 2025 Share Posted October 26, 2025 (edited) End of October update re how their season compares to previous PL seasons. No surprise, really. Phenomenal start continues. Three points ahead of their best ever season (7th on 58 points 1999-00). Incredibly unlikely to be relegated at first time of asking. Not sure how ahead of the predicted points total they are (taking into account strength of opposition and whether home or away etc) but suffice to say they're doing much better than most expected. They still need 12 points between now and end of December (10 games) to keep on track for best ever finish. Edited October 26, 2025 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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