Match Day Thread Chelsea FC v Sunderland AFC - Saturday 25th October 2025 - KO 15:00

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I was wondering, have we ever had a more tactically aware coach? And one who had the Zen calm to act on his knowledge?

It's something to watch us now, adjusting to games and getting on top , often with the same people on the pitch.

I must say, for me it's a bit of an education.
 
I was wondering, have we ever had a more tactically aware coach? And one who had the Zen calm to act on his knowledge?

It's something to watch us now, adjusting to games and getting on top , often with the same people on the pitch.

I must say, for me it's a bit of an education.

Does Bobby Saxton's words of "Just f*cking get into them" not count? <laugh>
 
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Everyone knows their role, they under stand the simple things.
Something that has been missing for a while,
We have a proper squad full of positive characters. A mix of youth and exp.
Teams will start to take us seriously
 
Knew he was good, but wow:


Talismanic Xhaka leads the way

Of Sunderland's summer recruits, none has been more influential than Granit Xhaka.

The former Arsenal captain raised eyebrows when he decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen for the north east in the summer.

There were even question marks whether the 33-year-old could still cut it in the Premier League, having left for Germany in 2023.

But he has confounded the critics in spectacular style.

The Swiss ranks first for assists (three), chances created (11), successful passes (397), passes into the box (49), touches (629), duels won (56) and possession won (43).