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This is a really uncharacteristic performance from him today, but the whole of Chelsea just didn't turn up, especially their few experienced players. Silva had a mare and Sterling was poor outside of his free-kick.

Inconsistent performances like that may be the price Chelsea pay the next few years for going all in on youth. James is still under 25 so is an unusually young choice for captain as well.

I suspect he is really going to blossom into his role over the next few years if he can just stay healthy. I'm hopeful for him with the very carefully managed return he's had so far this time and with Gusto to share the load more.