We're champions of England and turning in some very poor shows. Conte isn't jumping into the crowd like last season because it's no longer the crest of a wave he rides, imo. I won't confuse that with unhappiness, just a man who is focussed on having to jump the biggest hurdle he has faced at SB. He has openly said he's staying, that's good enough for me tbh.

Cesc needs Kante, the team need Kante and without him we look like the team that failed to retain the title 2 years ago and Leicester since Kante left them. Drinkwater is as close to cover as we have and we know Conte hasn't had that option. Kante is a massive loss, Barca without Messi, Spurs without Kane etc. Sometimes you just can't plug a hole.

I'm not down about last night...a draw is good enough to keep us in command of the group. Roma looked like the win chasing team last night and fully deserved at least a point. We will be much better in Rome where we will win. Roma's defence is weak and can be easily exploited if we learn from last nights game.

No panic from me, my expectations have already been lowered for this season. It''s a season when the penny drops in the boardroom.