The First Not606 Official Chelsea V's Liverpool Matchday Thread

Page_Moss_Kopite · Nov 19, 2011

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Stay on topic ffs,its your ****ing thread.

Or why not visit DJ Dave and Billy El Pistolero on the music thread.

Drogs · Nov 19, 2011

i'd rather let ants ski down my bellend on razor blades

antidistinctlyminty (ADM) · Nov 19, 2011

What in gods name is going on with this thread

Drogs · Nov 19, 2011

Sorry, here's a bit of team news to get us back on track:

Liverpool are hopeful Luis Suarez will be fit despite limping out of Uruguay's match against Chile with a back problem.

Jamie Carragher is in contention to return after a calf injury but Steven Gerrard is again missing.

Chelsea's Didier Drogba has recovered from a minor arm operation while Daniel Sturridge has shaken off a knock.

Michael Essien remains on the long-term injury list - he is likely to be out until the New Year.
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Head-to-head

Liverpool and Chelsea have met 28 times in various competitions since October 2004. Chelsea have won 12 of those games, and Liverpool nine.
Chelsea have failed to score in five of their last seven Premier League games against Liverpool and three of the last four at Stamford Bridge.
One of the teams has kept a clean sheet in all but one their last 11 encounters in the league.
There have been just nine goals scored in the last eight league meetings between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Kenny Dalglish is unbeaten in all 11 previous matches as Liverpool manager against Chelsea in all competitions - winning eight and drawing three.

Chelsea

According to Opta's stats, Fernando Torres has scored a goal every 425 minutes for Chelsea compared to every 121 minutes during his time at Liverpool. His shooting accuracy is 38% compared to 49% at Liverpool and his chance conversion rate is just 10% - at Liverpool it was 22%.
Alex has completed 90 minutes in the Premier League just twice this season (v Stoke and Blackburn) and Chelsea have kept their only clean sheets in those games.
Chelsea have picked up more cards than any other team this season: 28 yellow and three reds.
Frank Lampard is the Premier League's top-scoring midfielder with six goals.

Liverpool

Liverpool have allowed their opponents a total of just 38 shots on target this season, the fewest in the league.
Luis Suarez has had 51 shots in the Premier League this season but has scored only four goals - but he has won a league high of three penalties.
Stewart Downing has had a total of 15 shots in his last four league games without hitting the target once.
The Reds have hit the woodwork more times (10) than any other top-flight team this season.

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antidistinctlyminty (ADM) · Nov 19, 2011

The Drogs Ballacks said: ↑

Sorry, here's a bit of team news to get us back on track:
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ah!!!!!!! thats better

Page_Moss_Kopite · Nov 19, 2011

antidistinctlyminty (ADM) said: ↑

ah!!!!!!! thats better
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I agree mate

antidistinctlyminty (ADM) · Nov 19, 2011

not sure why but i think we have a good chance of a good result on sunday - neither team playing great at the minute - have been told paddy power are giving odds of 7/2 on a liverpool win - might have a small dabble

Page_Moss_Kopite · Nov 19, 2011

antidistinctlyminty (ADM) said: ↑

not sure why but i think we have a good chance of a good result on sunday - neither team playing great at the minute - have been told paddy power are giving odds of 7/2 on a liverpool win - might have a small dabble
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Its worth a few squid at those odds

antidistinctlyminty (ADM) · Nov 19, 2011

Page_Moss_Kopite said: ↑

Its worth a few squid at those odds
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odds seem long for what you would think will be a pretty even contest - i can see suarez causing havoc with chelseas high line - hope he plays bellamy as well as his pace can cause trouble for a defence playing such a high line - what are the chances of suarez and terry refusing to shake the hand of an alleged racist

Drogs · Nov 19, 2011

its my ****in fred you ****s

antidistinctlyminty (ADM) · Nov 19, 2011

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its my ****in fred you ****s
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sorry drogs - please carry on and ignore us trespassers

Page_Moss_Kopite · Nov 19, 2011

antidistinctlyminty (ADM) said: ↑

what are the chances of suarez and terry refusing to shake the hand of an alleged racist
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I hope Bellamy starts to be honest,he might be better used to make an impact at the start in this game.

As for the handshake Suarez should'nt shake Terry's hand at the Bridge or JT will charge him tour prices for it and then sneak off to shag Suarez's bird.

The Ginger Marks · Nov 19, 2011

Page_Moss_Kopite said: ↑

I hope Bellamy starts to be honest,he might be better used to make an impact at the start in this game.

As for the handshake Suarez should'nt shake Terry's hand at the Bridge or JT will charge him tour prices for it and then sneak off to shag Suarez's bird.

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Nah, he's already done her (Suarez)

All joking aside it will be interesting if Bellamy starts whether he will shake JT's hand baring in mind the alleged Bridge incident?

Chris. · Nov 19, 2011

Downing: I'm ready to deliver.

Stewart Downing has stated his intention to build upon his man-of-the-match performance for England in midweek and demonstrate exactly what he's capable of to Liverpool fans over the coming weeks. The winger was the Three Lions' star man in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Sweden at Wembley, supplying the cross which led to Daniel Majstorovic's own goal.

Downing feels he's not been in peak form for the Reds recently, but insists his lively England performance has supplied him with a boost in confidence - and he is aiming to make his mark on Kenny Dalglish's side's forthcoming fixtures.

He told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I'm feeling full of confidence. England got two wins with two good performances, and it was nice to be very much a part of the two games. I think the Sweden game I did quite well - we did as a team, so that helped. In the Spain game it was difficult coming on at half-time, but we defended quite well and counter-attacked when we could. It was different to the Sweden game, but overall I think I did well.

"It's my aim to carry that form on. I've been a bit quiet in the past few weeks at Liverpool, I'm the first to admit that, after a good start.

"Hopefully we can kick on now. We've got some good games coming up and all the players will be needed to be at their top form. I'm feeling confident at the moment."

Since completing his transfer from Aston Villa in July, Downing has tallied 12 appearances for Liverpool so far. The Reds have made a highly-encouraging start to the 2011-12 campaign, with their attack-minded style of football helping them to sixth in the Barclays Premier League table and into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.

Still, just as he does from himself, Downing feels there is more to come from Kenny Dalglish's side.

"It's probably been a bit up and down," he reflected. "We started very well and we're still in and around the mix.

"As I said, we've got some good games coming up - games we can go out to win. I think we can go to Chelsea to win the game. I've come back off international duty full of confidence and I'm ready to kick-on and play well again."

Earlier this week, Steven Gerrard spoke in glowing terms about Downing's move to Liverpool, with the Liverpool captain claiming the transfer had arrived at the 'perfect time' in his career.

Does the man himself concur?

"I would probably agree, yes. I'm 27 and in what people say are your peak years in football," said Downing. "It was a great move for me at the time and a great football club to be at. If I can really start to produce the form I did for Aston Villa last year, I should be fine. Hopefully I can do that over the next couple of years."

Downing is still awaiting his first Liverpool goal, though he could not have come much closer on his debut when a surge from deep resulted in the No.19 thumping a drive against the crossbar, while he also recently struck the base of the post against West Bromwich Albion.

While eager to find the back of the net for the Reds, the winger isn't troubled by the statistic and admits as long as he continues to carve out chances for his teammates, he'll be content.

"I think you do get as much satisfaction from setting a goal up as you do from scoring one yourself," said Downing. "It's what I am in the team to do - to create and chip in with a few goals. I have probably been a little bit unlucky in hitting the bar and the post, but you've just got to keep plugging away and it will go in sometime.

"It would be great to get a goal on Sunday at Chelsea. It would be a good start, but if not I'll just keep carrying on, trying to create and play well. That's the main thing."

Downing has predominantly been deployed on the left-wing thus far in his fledgling Liverpool career, though it has not been an uncommon sight to see the 27-year-old popping up on the right.

Indeed, the England wide-man claims he sometimes even prefers to play on the opposite flank.

"When I did it at Middlesbrough, I didn't tend to like it," admitted Downing. "But now I think I have played there quite a lot and would probably even prefer to play on the right.

"Some people might find that a bit odd, but I have become accustomed to playing there and feel quite comfortable. I can play left and right and that's probably good for the manager and good for me because it gives the team and myself options."

He added: "I don't know what it is that I like about playing on the right. At Aston Villa I played with Kyle Walker. We linked up quite well and that probably helped - playing well and being comfortable in the position.

"You can come inside and play just off the frontman, whereas if you play on the left you tend to go outside quite a lot. You can add different things to your game, which I think I've done over the last couple of years. I'm quite comfortable playing either side the manager asks me to play."

Like all of Liverpool's summer acquisitions, Downing has settled comfortably into life at Anfield.

He was joined at the club in pre-season by a fellow north-east native in Jordan Henderson, while Geordie Andy Carroll was already at the club - though it is the spirit and camaraderie throughout the entire squad that has impressed Downing.

He said: "I think I've settled in very well. It's a great place to live. I think it helped I knew a few of the lads here, who showed me about.

"I went for something to eat with a couple of them and that helps. It can be a bit daunting coming to a place where you don't know anyone, so it was a massive boost for me to settle in straight away. It has helped there are a few north east lads here. Jordan is from there, so is Andy. It was the same for them - it's daunting coming here to a big club with big players, but I can't fault the lads.

"They've been absolutely spot on. They're a great set of lads, really good to be around, and I'm really enjoying it here."

By his own admission, Downing's transfer to Liverpool represented the biggest move of his career.

But how does playing for a club of the Reds stature compare to some of the other sides he's turned out for since breaking into Middlesbrough's first team back in 2002?

"The expectations," is his reply. "You need to win every game, whereas at lesser clubs sometimes if you lose a couple or draw a couple it's okay. Here there is an expectation to win every game, which I like. It puts pressure on you to perform, which brings out the best in people.

"I'm really enjoying it. We're a good team and a good football club with a great set of lads. It's been really good for me up to now."
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Chris. · Nov 19, 2011

Some photos from over the years...

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Chris. · Nov 19, 2011

Season So Far.

After two weeks off for the international break, we return to Premier League action when Liverpool travel down to Stamford Bridge to take on Andre Villas-Boas and his Chelsea side.

Chelsea have had a good start to the season. They sit 4th in the table with 22 points from 11 games. Highlights of the Blues season include a conprehensive 5-1 victory over Bolton and a 4-1 victory over newly-promoted Swansea. They have also been able to grind out the three points with West Brom & Blackburn showing this. They have also had defeats againt Manchester United, Arsenal and Q.P.R.

All in all, Andre Villas-Boas has had a solid start to his management career at Chelsea.

And here are some stats about Chelsea this season:

According to Opta's stats, Fernando Torres has scored a goal every 425 minutes for Chelsea compared to every 121 minutes during his time at Liverpool. His shooting accuracy is 38% compared to 49% at Liverpool and his chance conversion rate is just 10% - at Liverpool it was 22%.
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Chelsea have picked up more cards than any other team this season: 28 yellow and three reds.
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Alex has completed 90 minutes in the Premier League just twice this season (v Stoke and Blackburn) and Chelsea have kept their only clean sheets in those games.
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Liverpool have had a solid start to the season. We sit 6th in the table with 19 points from 11 games. Highlights of our season include our first win at Arsenal for 11 years and a derby win against Everton. We have also picked up results against Bolton, Wolves and West Brom. We have had poor results against Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke.

And here are some stats about Liverpool this season:

Liverpool have allowed their opponents a total of just 38 shots on target this season, the fewest in the league.
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The Reds have hit the woodwork more times (10) than any other top-flight team this season.
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Luis Suarez has had 51 shots in the Premier League this season but has scored only four goals - but he has won a league high of three penalties.
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And one last stat for you...

Kenny Dalglish is unbeaten in all 11 previous matches as Liverpool manager against Chelsea in all competitions - winning eight and drawing three.
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Team/Injury News.

Liverpool are hopeful Luis Suarez will be fit despite limping out of Uruguay's match against Chile with a back problem. Jamie Carragher is in contention to return after a calf injury but Steven Gerrard is again missing.

Chelsea's Didier Drogba has recovered from a minor arm operation while Daniel Sturridge has shaken off a knock. Michael Essien remains on the long-term injury list - he is likely to be out until the New Year.

Drogs · Nov 19, 2011

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Chris. · Nov 19, 2011

Keen: It's coming together.

Kevin Keen believes Liverpool are yet to reach their full potential so far this season â but is confident fans will soon be watching exactly what the side are capable of. The Reds first-team coach feels the squad is still in the process of gelling together after a busy summer that saw no fewer than seven senior signings arrive at Melwood.

"I think we've started reasonably well, but it could have been better," Keen told Liverpoolfc.tv. "Everyone knows the home games we've drawn - we could have picked up a few more points there. But it's a long season and I really believe at some stage everything is going to click.

"You have to remember we've got quite a few new players that came in during the summer - and even this year overall if you include the January window.

"Kenny hasn't been back in the job for a year yet and Steve (Clarke) and myself are quite new, so it's all still coming together.

"But I really think as the season goes on, we will gel more and more. I hope the supporters are seeing the kind of football we want to play is starting to come through and that we'll start taking our chances and scoring a few more goals. We'll be fine for the rest of the season."

Liverpool return to action this weekend following the international break by travelling to London to take on Chelsea. The Reds will return to Stamford Bridge on November 29 for a Carling Cup quarter-final tie.

Keen acknowledges obtaining two positive results away to Andre Villas-Boas's side will be a stern test for Liverpool, but he's confident the Reds have what it takes - particularly if they're clinical in front of goal.

He said: "They've had a little sticky result at home (against Arsenal) and we were disappointed after the Swansea game.

"It's a big game, especially playing them twice in 10 days or so. Going to Stamford Bridge twice is a big ask but I think we can organise ourselves properly and do quite well. I think Andre Villas-Boas has brought a little bit more of an attacking slant to his side, so it's going to be a big test but one Kenny, Steve and I are working on.

"I certainly think we will create chances against whichever team we play, as we saw against Manchester United and Arsenal earlier in the season. We will create chances and have an attacking intent about us. We've got some really good, exciting attacking players and against whichever team we play, we'll always go and try to score goals. That will be a big part of our game plan on Sunday."
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Chris. · Nov 19, 2011

Some pictures from training...

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wishiwasinliverpool · Nov 19, 2011

As I write we've now dropped down to ****in' 7th!

We can't blow it tomorrow. That is ****in' all.

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