Chelsea's 86 game unbeaten streak at home was ended today by a little bit of luck on the side of Liverpool, and a lackluster performance by Chelsea.
Now I want to concentrate on this man: 
I think Ronaldinho might have some competition for the ugliest man in football, but despite his rapist-like exterior, Mr. Bosingwa has all of a sudden become the center-pin for Chelsea's offensive movements. But has this really benefited the squad? Ever since Scolari showed up he has been praised for their stylish Brazilian theme.
But are they really that stylish? All I saw today was the Chelsea defense and midfield just passing it off to Bosingwa to lob the ball into the center of the box? Is the Brazilian creativity or a step back to the English long-ball game?
And without Drogba in the center there really wasn't any clear targets for Bosingwa to connect with today. Each delivery turned out to be an awkward game of pachinko within the Liverpool penalty area.
There has been much praise over the Brazilian's new style, but what really made Chelsea special was their ability to slug out and come out with at least a tie *hence the unbeaten streak*. Perhaps this game really shows an example of the way Scolari's Chelsea will look; flashy, younger more stylish but in the end: beatable and breakable.
12 years ago
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Biggest game of the season (to date) and all you mention is how chelsea, played poorly and liverpool had some luck.
Surely the reds deserve more credit than you have given them. Biggest difference of the game was liverpool's central players. Gerrard, Alonso and Mascherano controlled the game, with their crisp passing and defensive work. Lets not forget Carra in the centre, man of the match display with his defending.
As for Chelsea, this line-up was weak no Joe Cole, Drogba and Essien (espicially) makes a big differnce. Aside from that...Kalou, Anelka, Mikel...i think they should be playing for the disco ninjas :)
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