0-1 probably don't reflect the game and we should at least get 1 point. However, the strikers failed to break through, Chelsea was a bit luck with that Drogba wonderful goal, and Riley again didn't see some obvious penalty, that we lost again.
In terms of performance we were at least as good as Chelsea, especially on the right hand frank that Pennant has lots of spaces to exploit. It's just the finishing were not there yet, but this will change.
We have now played 2 of the 4 most difficult away games, and from now on let's build up a momentum.
Players Rating:
Reina: 6 Can't do much for the goal conceded.
Finnan: 6 Doing well at defense.
Carragher: 6 Did very well but somehow let Drogba scored that goal.
Agger: 7 A convincing display.
Warnock: 6.5 Recovered well from the early yellow card and made some crucual tackles.
Pennant: 6.5 Lots of spaces to run, and were very dangerous.
Alonso: 6 Still not back to his best.
Sissoko: 6.5 Did well in stopping the Chelsea midfield.
Gerrard: 6.5 Didn't played too well at the left, but for tactical reason this is probably the best play to play Stevie G. Should pass the ball in at least 2 occasions instead of taking the shots.
Bellamy: 5.5 A bit disappointing.
Kuyt: 6.5 Deadly, but still searching for his first goal.
Substitutions:
Aurelio: 6 Doing OK after tactical change to replace Warnock, but should do more attacks.
Zenden: 6 Doing Ok.
Crouch: 6 Not enough time to impress.
Rafa: 6.5 Tried his best to win the game for us, but Drogba's goal is simply unstoppable. Defense is more secure now with Carra and Agger, and if we keep on play like this, we can still win the title.
Chelsea: 6.5 Their lack of width would be a major concern, and we will beat them next time.
Man of the Match: Agger. Another outstanding display.
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