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By Paul Fletcher
1401: GOAL Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham
A corner comes in and Darren Bent tries to clear but horribly slices the ball, which then strikes Juliano Belletti and flies into the Tottenham goal.
1359: Chelsea really should be in front. Anelka controls a pass from Belletti with a sublime first touch but, having done the hard work, smashes the ball over from 12 yards. Michael Essien then clatters the woodwork with a thunderous 25-yard strike.
1358: "Does anyone else think Modric will turn out to be one of the best buys this season?"
GeordieLennon on 606
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Good question. Thoughts?
1353: Chelsea win a corner. The ball comes in and causes all kinds of chaos. Nicolas Anelka shoots on the turn and Ledley King makes a superb block.
1351: David Bentley pushes forward and wins a corner. I like Bentley as a player but what is going on with his new gel-intense hairstyle? It was shaven, solid and northern at Blackburn but has mutated into some kind of interwar years army officer style. Am I missing something?
1346: "Kia ora from New Zealand, missing both the start of yet another season back home, but glad of your updates over here, Be back to see Brighton's promotion push towards the end, in the meantime enjoy the moneymen of the Premier lads, C'mon Tot's, about time that Bridge record was done over."
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Two things. Firstly, you learn something every day. I always thought Kia ora was a cordial drink advertised quite funkily on TV. I'll be your dog, yeah? Secondly, Tot's? First EPL now Tot's - the world is going nuts.
1343: The match has settled down after a frenetic start. Tottenham have certainly not crossed London just to defend.
1339: Darren Bent has a shot blocked, the ball going out for a corner. End-to-end stuff so far. Really rather exciting.
1338: Brilliant finger-tip save from Heurelho Gomes. It looked for all the world as though Frank Lampard's truly exquisite 20-yard chip was going to float over his head and nestle comfortably in the back of the net.
1336: Some interesting chat on 606 about Scolari and Hackman. I never have seen them in the same room, but would very much like to do so.
Bosingwa cleans out Gareth Bale in no uncertain terms. Though having watched a rugby league match yesterday I'd have to say it is hardly X-rated. Tottenham have started quite brightly, pinging a couple of crosses into the box.
1334: First pop at goal comes from Frank Lampard. Miles over.
1333: And we are off. A miserable looking day. Apparently there were thunderstorms this morning, but I characteristically slept through them.
1329: The players have made their way out at Stamford Bridge. The atmosphere sounds superb. Really looking forward to this one.
1321: It never ceases to amaze me how much Scolari looks like Gene Hackman. Amazing.
By the way, Real Madrid's Robinho has come out and reiterated his desire to join Chelsea. Perhaps he is a big Gene Hackman fan too.
1320: "Hi Paul and the BBC team from Fiji Islands. Thanks for keeping us updated. It's just after midnight here but I am looking forward to a Blues victory, Go Chelsea. Lampard to score first. 3-0."
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"Re the kicked kettle. How was he allowed so much space in the box? Where was the marking lads?"
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Disappointing. That is what you get with Sunday morning football.
1314: "I hope Liverpool does well this season. If they win the EPL more power to them. My ideal season would have Arsenal winning the Champions League just as Milan loses the Uefa Cup final, Tottenham under performing as usual. Chelsea loses the Champions League to Arsenal, and Manchester United finishes third because of injuries, want away wingers, and off form strikers."
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EPL? Premier League on this page mate. I suspect Arsene Wenger will need to splash the cash before the end of tomorrow, something he seems to have no intention of doing, if your dream season is to become reality.
1312: Chelsea v Tottenham. Top v bottom. But as Dan, sat to my left, pointed out, does that count for anything after just two games of the season?
1310: I just hope for Tottenham's sake that they do not dwell on the fact that Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 83 home Premier League games. Might not be a good idea.
1304: Juande Ramos looks elegant and businesslike in his sharp suit. A professional, in control of matters. Scolari is wearing his Chelsea tracksuit and looks ever so slightly beleaguered, like an harassed Dad down the multiplex with his kids on a Saturday afternoon.
1302: TEAM NEWS
Chelsea are without midfielder Michael Ballack so manager Luiz Felipe Scolari reshuffles his pack with right-back Juliano Belletti coming in. Either Belletti or Jose Bosingwa should play in a more advanced role than normal.
Tottenham wantaway striker Dimitar Berbatov has not travelled with the side. Giovanni dos Santos comes in for winger Aaron Lennon and Chris Gunter replaces Benoit Assou-Ekotto.
1301: TEAM NEWS
Full details to follow, but just to say that there is no sign of Dimitar Berbatov in the Tottenham squad.
1300: "As a Manchester City fan I have been on a high since Thursday. The capture of SWP and progression in Europe (despite the performance) and now the signing of Zabaleta, I think we are getting a nice balance. The only thing we need to do now is cart Michael Johnson off and we'll be a much better team! A 2-1 win today to City with SWP bagging!"
Simon, Bolton, via text on 81111
It has been an up and down summer for City, with plenty of uncertainty, but it has definitely been a good week. I just wonder how long it will take for SWP to find the sort of form he showed the last time he was at City. A very long text message Simon. It would take me about 15 minutes to write one that long.
1254: (See 1246) "What was the kettle doing on the floor in order for it to be kicked over? Should be on the work top, Paul. Sort it out."
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Good point. I'm merely telling a story, not responsible for the circumstances that created it. Besides, who is to say that the man who kicked it over was not on a worktop? Although, to be fair, he wasn't.
1249: "I can see Barry scoring the winner in a scrappy 2-1 win. What a storyline that will be..."
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It will be a big afternoon for Barry. I really hope he scores, if nothing more than to see how he celebrates. Will he go for a full on kissing of the badge routine? Or something a touch more subdued?
1246: Not strictly relevant I know but someone has just kicked a kettle over at work and been consoled by a colleague with the declaration that worse things happen at sea. Do they? And even if they do, why point the finger at the sea all the time? Pretty bad things happen on dry land too.
1245: "I'm a Spurs fan and have said to my Missus that if Spurs win today I will wear her underwear and use it as my Facebook profile picture. If it means a Spurs win I don't care!"
Luke, Chatham, via text on 81111
The BBC's very own Gary Lineker was the match-winner the last time Tottenham won a league fixture at Chelsea, way back in February 1990. That is so long ago I hadn't even started university.
1238: "Looking forward to all home wins today I think. My predictions for today: Chelsea 3-2 Tottenham, Sunderland 5-2 Man City, Aston Villa 3-1 Liverpool."
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1230: Let's get busy. I had the day off yesterday and a terrific old time at the Challenge Cup final (that's the oval ball, rugby league version). Went down to Wembley with the in-laws, who are very much of the Hull persuasion. I think it would be wrong of me to say that they had a perfect day, what with losing the final to St Helens and then taking a monster 5-0 stuffing at home to Wigan in the Premier League. I could almost hear the thud as they came back down to earth after a summer on cloud nine.
Today's order of business opens with what should be a heavyweight contest between Chelsea and Tottenham.
Now, Spurs might have beaten Chelsea in last season's Carling Cup final but the men from Stamford Bridge hold most of the historical aces. Chelsea have gained more wins (20), scored more goals (62) and accumulated more points (71) against Tottenham in the Premier League than any other club.
Sunderland then take on Man City. The Black Cats have brought in so many players I have to wonder whether Roy Keane has had time to complete the introductions, while I'm curious to know what Man City will turn up today?
And what a day for Gareth Barry! Aston Villa versus Liverpool. Will he have slightly mixed feelings as he walks onto the pitch? Very much a case of what might have been.
What do you reckon?
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