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Even if we lose, we're still first lol. Even if we were ten points back, this is the most unpredictable leagues in the world. One game does not make or break the season, bloodyfool.

I personally don't see a Cahill - Zouma partnership in the future. In most CB partnerships you have one guy who's the dominant one, and I don't see that. For me, they're both #2 guys in a partnership. Once Terry leaves, a top ten CB to lead the line will be a must. I believe Zouma should continue to play with Terry until he falters. If it's few and far between, then promote him to start full time.

Healthy midfielders please. Even if one goes down we can go 4-4-2 or move Remy to wing and drogba attack.

Free kicks are going to be huge in this match for us. They're tentative defending.

Remy Hazard - Oscar - Willian Matic - Ramires Azpili - Terry - Zouma/Cahill - Ivanovic (isn't it just a cut on his foot?) Courtois I still think that's capable to beat this (what I assume they'll go with) Aguero - Jovetic Silva - Fernando - Fernandinho - Milner/Navas Clichy - Mangala - Kompany - Zabaleta Hart Hazard has to be the most influential player on the pitch throughout the game for us to win.

I think he fully intended the one on Can, but the one on Skrtel I think he was more focused on getting the ball. Don't really like the thought process of "since he's our guy we need to defend him even if he wrongs".

Thanks guys. GN from Canada. Also one thing - Mourinho's pre-match interviews are amazing.

Is this going to be televised? Because it'd suck waking up in five hours to find no stream lol

I just think in big games when we're being peppered from every angle, Thibault's length and positioning can steal us games.. and he's only going to get better.

Yeah that's definitely Cuadrado That happened quickly. Also, I've got a link but a high quality one would be much appreciated :]

I saw that Blanc called him and Lavezzi stupid today so I thought it'd be a good time to bump

Where is he most likely going to go?

I agree with what Mourinho said about Bony. It's not like he's going to be an upgrade on Dzeko. And, was he referring to FFP rules or just the way the games were refereed when he said "rules are different in different aspects"

Isco is better than Bale, no doubt in my mind. But, I do believe that Reus does make sense from Madrid's perspective. While yes, they are stacked in midfield (seriously like Kroos, Modric, James, Khedira, Isco, Illara) they do lack a pure scoring winger threat off of the bench, even though Isco can play on both wings if I'm not mistaken. I have a feeling they will move one of their CM's in the summer - and if Isco is the guy available.. good God wouldn't he be wonderful to have here..

I wouldn't say much better, but definitely more dynamic with a higher ceiling. Koke is an excellent link up player who makes players around him better. Yeah, it wasn't his best game.. but no one on Atletico was good today.

Better than Willian, but not by enough to spend money on. Watching the Barca/Atletico game.. man there's no chance we get Messi or whatever, but Koke is a wonder.

RIP Junior Malanda

Courtois hadn't done anything to deserve being dropped. They're both equivalent goalies, and they probably went with Courtois at the start of the season based on age, so stick with it.

No one. He's going to be coming off the bench and rotating in here and there. They'd be stupid not to start Benzema. He fits the team so well. Reus is better than James, though.

That ban was fast.

You're going off of name, not play with Lavezzi. He can't put the ball into an open net. PSG fans are ridiculously frustrated with him. He's pretty much the equivalent of Willian in terms of production vs expectation. I'd like to take a shot at Shaqiri. Two footed player, built like a truck, quick. Not been given a consistent opportunity. I also think that Strootman would be an excellent add in the case there's no wingers available. Could play a diamond that turns into a 4-3-3 when we get close to the box. Oscar moving a bit to the right, with Ivanovic coming far up the park.

Not suggesting he comes here. It's implied within what he said that he would like to return to Boca

I personally like Ramires. Also, Tevez has announced he won't renew his contract with Juve

Lavezzi available for 9m and Sharaawy for 12m. Jesus, those are steals even though Lavezzi can't hit it into an open net. Especially Shaarawy, totally misused player. Imagine him at a big club, hell that's a steal for any team if they can pull him.

Wish him well, especially if they sell Mandzukic for the outlandish price City will pay