Jonathan Wilson: Chelsea's tactical approach correct, but Man United's finishing deci

[Jonathan Wilson]

In many ways, soccer is the simplest sport: it requires minimal equipment, and the laws are readily understandable. Even offside, the most difficult of the laws, is uncomplicated beside rugby's laws on the breakdown or the lbw law in cricket. And yet, at the same time, soccer evades statistical analysis like no other game. There is no statistic that, taken in isolation, will tell you who has dominated. Even the score line can be deceptive; over a series of games, the best team will usually prevail. In a one-off, though, anybody can beat anybody. That is the beauty of soccer, but it is also what must make it a desperately frustrating game for coaches. In most respects Chelsea was the better side; but it was Manchester United who won, 3-1.

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[CJACKO11]

Only red the title and that is completely correct. Like i say, we need to sort out our defence but things looks bright for CFC at the moment.

 

[iNickStuff]

Only red the title and that is completely correct. Like i say, we need to sort out our defence but things looks bright for CFC at the moment.

Indeed. Despite the loss, Chelsea's midfield looks decent and the inclusion of Mata, provided he gives some good service, should see a good title challenge from Stamford Bridge.

 

[CJACKO11]

Its a strange situation because although we lost i feel we proved alot of people wrong in thinking we were 3rd best by a long shot and had no chance at the title.