The Barclays Premier League Thread 2014/2015

[Szumi]

And the best thing for West Ham is you can see those consistently throughout January because Cameroon have not called him up for the Cup of Nations. That's a huge burst for West Ham. Sakho is out for the cup (so they're going to hope Carroll can stay fit), and Kouyate is going too. With Mark Noble injured, they were looking at being without all 3 of their starting midfielders. As someone who has always had a soft spot for West Ham and dubbed them my second team in the league, I really hope they can keep this run of form going.

[stokeriño]

I really hope they can keep this run of form going.

*After Boxing Day.

[stokeriño]

Chelsea put out 'the' first XI against West Ham.

Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Matic, Fabregas, Willian, Oscar, Hazard, Costa

Subs: Cech, Zouma, Luis, Mikel, Ramires, Schurrle, Drogba

For whatever reason, West Ham start Song and Sakho on the bench...

Adrian, Jenkinson, Collins, Reid, Cresswell, Kouyate, Noble, Nolan, Downing, Valencia, Carroll

Subs: Jaaskelainen, O'Brien, Song, Amalfitano, Jarvis, Cole, Sakho

[stokeriño]

Terry again! 1-0!

Knew it was a good plan to swap out Ivanovic for him in my Fantasy team.

[Szumi]

Chelsea have absolutely dominated this half, and played some of the best football I've seen all season.

That said, it's such a shame when they tarnish it by having a man as big as Branislav Ivanovic diving like a little fairy in the box.

[stokeriño]

Silly by Ivanovic. Silly throat grab by Adrian too.

Referee no doubt looked at his watch, with the minute of added time already elapsed, thought "I don't need this shit", and let it all go.

As for the half, some truly fantastic football at times. The only thing I'd want more is a two goal lead.

[Dynamite]

Chelsea have looked great this half. As comfortable a 1-0 lead as I've ever seen.

[9 to 5]

Terry again! 1-0!

Knew it was a good plan to swap out Ivanovic for him in my Fantasy team.

Just do what I do. Have both.

[stokeriño]

Terry again! 1-0!

Knew it was a good plan to swap out Ivanovic for him in my Fantasy team.

Just do what I do. Have both.

This would require me to drop Hazard or Costa. Um, no.

[stokeriño]

Terry again! 1-0!

Knew it was a good plan to swap out Ivanovic for him in my Fantasy team.

Just do what I do. Have both.

This would require me to drop Hazard or Costa. Um, no.

And there's a Hazard/Costa assist/goal combination to show you why! 2-0

[9 to 5]

Meh, I have Costa as captain anyway.

[Rafael]

Gouffran still starting. :/

[Baddar]

No Di Maria in the squad today. McNair comes in for Fletcher. Falcao starts again, which is pleasing.

Armstrong makes his full Newcastle debut.

[9 to 5]

Armstrong makes his full Newcastle debut.

Oh, I didn't know!

[Hobo]

Liverpool are unchanged for Burnley. Balo is on the bench along with 17 year old Sheyi Ojo.

[Lineker]

The Demon wastes no time at all.

[Cheeky Hughes]

Fernando gets his first for City. 1-0

Horrible from Foster, but Fernando still had a bit to do to score!

[Colly]

Bottled that ref.

Fucking awful. Blatant pen.

Edited December 26, 2014 by Ultra Rare Colly

[Cheeky Hughes]

Yaya scores from the spot. Lescott hacking down Silva, then claiming a dive

[Lineker]

Looks like Brad Jones is coming off injured for Liverpool.