The Blue Truth

We've had a rather eventful Matchday 1 in Qatar. A couple of shocks, a few surprises and lots to look forward to. Here are my predictions for the group stage and which teams will make it to the Round of 16!

Chelsea started the 2021-22 season looking like serious title contenders, and have suddenly hit successive stumbling blocks to find themselves chasing City and Liverpool. What can they expect? What are Chelsea's realistic targets? Is the PL title possible?

I read an article in the Athletic that said Europe's leagues are already broken, and the Super League might be a necessity. Here's my take on it.

12 clubs from Europe decided they could breakaway and form their own league so they can earn more money, and leave the rest behind. How does it impact football? How are the other clubs affected? What happens to fair and perfect competition?

In a game that's being increasingly made favourable to batsmen, is the "Umpire's call" unfair to bowlers? When the catches are taken 30,40,50 metres away from the umpires, is it fair to ask them to give a soft signal that needs conclusive evidence to be overturned? Does it all even make sense, or should these two rules be done away with?

We all hate a good advice, don't we? But there are times when simple statements can turn into golden words that change the way we feel. Here are the two statements that changed things for me.

Jose Mourinho is a box-office manager who has earned a name for himself as much off as he has on it. But of late, his teams have struggled to reach the levels of his earlier teams. Is it his fault? Or is it a result of the players? Is he finished? Or will he respond with big trophies again, like he has in the past?

With controversies circling VAR virtually every week, it's becoming a huge buzzkill to the fans and the managers/players.

Chelsea secured a point at Old Trafford to secure its second straight clean sheet this week.

In another disastrous defensive performance, Chelsea dropped 2 valuable points at home to Southampton, as the Saints came from behind twice to hold Chelsea