article_snippet: Barcelona had spotted a real trend and the rational among Chelsea’s fans are probably starting to see Barcelona.
article_snippet: Chelsea’s not to overreact and criticise a player who has arguably had the greatest impact on Chelsea’s title push.
article_snippet: Alongside Nemanja Matic, Chelsea have a legitimately world-class midfield platform.
article_snippet: And there has also been a more restrained manner in how the team is playing, perhaps because there is a greater emphasis on protecting what the team have in the Champions League in London rather chasing a bigger advantage.
article_snippet: the player certainly won’t thank Barcelona for flagging Barcelona up.
article_snippet: The Spanish international is setting a trend and began to show signs of flagging during the player time at Arsenal .
highlights_snippet: The Chelsea star still leads the assist table and is seven ahead of next best .
  
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