Trouble for Potter. Some decent performances in the CL have masked their poor form domestically til this week. Three wins, then two draws, then three defeats in the league, (plus the league cup defeat). One goal from open play in the last five games, and they haven't looked like they're going to score more.
I felt all along that all he'd done is cheer people up a bit without fixing any of the basic problems at Chelsea, particularly a lack of attacking intensity. That seems to be panning out just now. They're not getting into good positions but missing chances, which is usually the sign of a well coached attacking team that lacks firepower. They just look lethargic and wooden whenever they go forward, completely lacking in ideas.
Even though it's shit to leave the league on a low, he'll be glad of the break. He'll be hoping he can change the momentum a bit. But he faces both City and Liverpool soon after coming back (in fact he might have Liverpool twice in a week in Jan due to the cancelled fixture). Add a really tough run in (includes United, Arsenal and City away and Brighton, Brentford and Newcastle at home) and top four looks really tough to manage. Would he survive that?