Match Day Thread Chelsea v United

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Big big game for us.

A loss could let United in and before a very big derby against Arsenal next week as well.

Most of us would take a draw and most people are expecting us to set up for a draw.

Just found out United have a few injury concerns though and may need a re shuffle from the team and system that has served them so well of late. No natural holding midfielder available and Rooney perhaps having to play deeper could help us.

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Michael Carrick misses out at Stamford Bridge with the calf problem that forced him off towards the end of Sunday's derby win over Manchester City, and Van Gaal will also be without Phil Jones (ankle), Daley Blind (ankle) and Marcos Rojo (adductor).
 
Robbie Savage things you'll be happy just not losing this tie.
Beating United in style will pretty much seal the PL up for you.

The bitters wil point to other games you won but struggled in of late to get the winner or that you didn't win 4 0, yet with United that was a mark of Champions. <doh>

I don't expect Chelsea to steamroll united at the Bridge, but this is an opportunity to show Chelsea are the undisputed best team in the league. Player confidence after this win will pretty much sew up the title race. After playing to not lose against PSG, I thnk that lesson must be learned, go for the win and stake your as outright champions.

Do that and the belief will carry into next season. Lose to United and you'll be apprehensive of them next year.
 
It is going to be a tough game, but one I am sure the blues will come out on top of. I'm confident we can set up a winning streak to the end of the season if we get 3 points tomorrow.

The loss of Carrick is a big deal. Again its a team game but we saw what happened to Chelsea when we lost Matic. Losing a big man in the centre really can expose a team - I hope it will be in our favour.
 
Varier2 said:
It is going to be a tough game, but one I am sure the blues will come out on top of. I'm confident we can set up a winning streak to the end of the season if we get 3 points tomorrow.

The loss of Carrick is a big deal. Again its a team game but we saw what happened to Chelsea when we lost Matic. Losing a big man in the centre really can expose a team - I hope it will be in our favour.
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Carrick is a massive loss compounded by Blind also being out. Never seen Herrera play holding mid and doubt he has the descipline to do so but may be worth a try with ADM taking his place on the right.
 
This will either be a complete bore fest or the Jose of old will reappear and spring a surprise. Take your pick. Mine is safety first from us, with all the usual suspects in there to "track back". Expect to see Ramires, Cahill, Terry, Azpi Ivan and Matic as a steel fence, the midgets buzzing around the sidelines, Fabregas keeping some control, and god knows who up front trying to score off crosses and corners.
Don't think we'll see Zouma or Luis or anyone who might give us some thrust.
I wouldn't blame Jose for these tactics, much as I loath them, we are close enough to touch the trophy, and now is not the time to try new things. That time was weeks ago and we lost that chance.
In truth it's hard to see a win for Chelsea, just the probability of a risky draw.
 
Chelsea Pensioner said:
This will either be a complete bore fest or the Jose of old will reappear and spring a surprise. Take your pick. Mine is safety first from us, with all the usual suspects in there to "track back". Expect to see Ramires, Cahill, Terry, Azpi Ivan and Matic as a steel fence, the midgets buzzing around the sidelines, Fabregas keeping some control, and god knows who up front trying to score off crosses and corners.
Don't think we'll see Zouma or Luis or anyone who might give us some thrust.
I wouldn't blame Jose for these tactics, much as I loath them, we are close enough to touch the trophy, and now is not the time to try new things. That time was weeks ago and we lost that chance.
In truth it's hard to see a win for Chelsea, just the probability of a risky draw.
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I would like the champions elect to show what they are made of in their own backyard but I think that even against a seriously weakened side Jose will play not to lose. <ok>
 
Christiansmith said:
I would like the champions elect to show what they are made of in their own backyard but I think that even against a seriously weakened side Jose will play not to lose. <ok>
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I'd like United to play the free flowing football they used to but I expect they will play the new style of hump it up to :afro: and play off the flick on despite spending nearly a billion on flair players.

12 months ago :afro: was chastised by all at United without exception. Who would have thought that he'd become the linchpin in the LVG tactical masterclass?
 
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BITKOSB said:
I'd like United to play the free flowing football they used to but I expect they will play the new style of hump it up to :afro: and play off the flick on despite spending nearly a billion on flair players.

12 months ago :afro: was chastised by all at United without exception. Who would have thought that he'd become the linchpin in the LVG tactical masterclass?
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That is why LVG will own Jose today ;)
 
Jose has been very successful over the years parking the bus against the good teams. So it is totally understandable if he carried on the same today. Why change a successful formula just to provide entertainment for the fans?

The points are all <ok>
 
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