Why we have missed Cech

1-0 up against Pompey, 12 points behind Manure with a game in hand, 75 minutes, Pompey piling the pressure on, Andy Cole getting free headers galore in the box with makeshift centreback Essien losing him repeatedly. Cech makes two brilliant saves from aforesaid headers. A minute later, Ashley Cole puts a ball through for Kalou to seal the victory. JM's first reaction is to call to Cech and give him a thumbs up, thanking him for the sealed victory.

Shaun Wright-Philips is the new Gronkjaer.