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Chelsea v Man City (PL) 12/12/11 KO 20:00 GMT

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If it wasn't for the match sharpness issue I would happily play Paulo ahead of Bosingwa. Paulo is still the best proper right back we've had since Chappie Ferrer.

 
If not for the right back spot, after last nights performance I'd have some hope of getting a good result, but thats put a real spanner in the works!!

 
Paulo at RB.

Other only real option is Romeu at CB and let Ivan play RB.

 
I expect a loss for this one, but I think and hope we can at least make a good account of ourselves. There is no shame in losing to a team that will be PL Champions by a country mile come May.

 
I suspect City will be very happy with a point. They have so much firepower and creativity they will be content to sit back, in the expectation that something will happen at the other end. They will have noted the pace of Sturridge and the form of Drogba and Mata and they will play deep, I am sure of that. Valencia knew they needed to score, a goal for them would have changed everything, so it's a completely different dynamic from last night. We need the win far more than City, that's the bottom line, and we will be determined to finally win a head-to-head this term, in terms of the big boys. Will AVB ask the fullbacks to push on? That is the question. I'm sure Boswinga will play and that his strength, along with Ashley. The other big decision is Frank. I suspect AVB will stick with the same three in midfield, and Frank will just have to take it on the chin, and come on should there be a deadlock or should we be trailing late on. We go into this game with our tails up, but it's worth remembering, Newcastle were seriously depleted and Valencia weren't at their best. Whenever we have been really tested we have failed. We have by no means turned the corner, the doubts still remain. A win on Monday and that spells progress and sends a message to the rest of the league. A loss and the questions persist. A big game. A big, big game. You play your big game players ..

That means Drogba.

 
Davey Baby said:
I suspect City will be very happy with a point. They have so much firepower and creativity they will be content to sit back, in the expectation that something will happen at the other end. They will have noted the pace of Sturridge and the form of Drogba and Mata and they will play deep, I am sure of that. Valencia knew they needed to score, a goal for them would have changed everything, so it's a completely different dynamic from last night. We need the win far more than City, that's the bottom line, and we will be determined to finally win a head-to-head this term, in terms of the big boys. Will AVB ask the fullbacks to push on? That is the question. I'm sure Boswinga will play and that his strength, along with Ashley. The other big decision is Frank. I suspect AVB will stick with the same three in midfield, and Frank will just have to take it on the chin, and come on should there be a deadlock or should we be trailing late on. We go into this game with our tails up, but it's worth remembering, Newcastle were seriously depleted and Valencia weren't at their best. Whenever we have been really tested we have failed. We have by no means turned the corner, the doubts still remain. A win on Monday and that spells progress and sends a message to the rest of the league. A loss and the questions persist. A big game. A big, big game. You play your big game players ..

That means Drogba.
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Citys exploits in europe have proven that prem teams have to much respect for them, Napoli and bayarn went in not fearing them and got the results (could be posting this a bit to early)

They still have a defence of Richards, Kompany, lescot and a left back of there choosing, this is not world class in my opnion, good but not great. When they have beaten us previously its because they have played deyong (sp), Barry and zabayaletta at DM with tevez and belamy and jonson the only reall outlets . evffectivly 7 outfield players didnt go beyond the half way line. they had been happy to absorb preshure and catch un on the break.

In seasons gone by our style has played straight in to that because we had no widthc, no way to streach them game. This is now a bit different.

Additionly they have changed there style - I cant believe that Manchini is going to start with 3 DM's on monday, he thinks he has us out gunned and he may do but id rather play against a city side that think there better then us then one thats happy just to sit in.

I still dont think they are going to win the league and the rot starts here!!

 
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Citys exploits in europe have proven that prem teams have to much respect for them, Napoli and bayarn went in not fearing them and got the results (could be posting this a bit to early)
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Liverpool too. They were in a shell early and City was dictating the game. Then they realized they could be the aggressors, and they took the game to City's defense from then on.

It's an interesting dilemma -- with Luiz out, our back four will not be at its strongest. Therefore, do we park the bus like we did yesterday to help the defenders? Or do we get really aggressive and try to bring the game to them, and keep the ball (and pressure) away from our back line?

 
If I remember correctly our first defeat under Mourinho was against City. Could their first defeat this season be against us?

 
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If I remember correctly our first defeat under Mourinho was against City. Could their first defeat this season be against us?
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I like your mind set Rahul :biggrin:

 
Would probably go for the same team as against Valencia, but Bosingwa for Luiz. I'd say Ferreria, but he's probably lacking match fitness as he's not played this season I don't think.

 
Haha nice predictions... I'd love Chelsea to win but can't see it. Maybe a draw at 1-1 or 2-2..

 
This game just got a bit more difficult to call after City got knocked out last night. Will they have a massive hangover and struggle, or will they show mental strength and give us a massive battle. Me, I would love to see AVB send us out and for the first 15 minutes throw everything at them, just keep going at them and build on their shaky confidence.

 
Damn, as much as I love Luiz this is the exact kind of time his rashness will cost us (just indirectly this time)

We've had three clean sheets in a row, and I believe despite a couple of mistakes against Newcastle, he had a big part to play in that, and was especially solid against Valencia. He's going to be a huge loss for us, and it could potentially also result in a huge loss for us at right back too.

I guess you have to ask which will be the bigger risk - Ferreira, Bosingwa, or Alex? I'd be tempted by Paulo for this one but as others have said, the lack of match fitness could prove costly.

Romeu absolutely has to start this one, no question of that. In fact I think our entire midfield and front 3 will remain the same from Tuesday's game vs Valencia. Maybe switching Lampard in for Miereles, but why mess with something that worked so well?

 
What's the difference between Mancini and mankini?One looks f**king ridiculous in the middle of December, the other's a pair of comedy swimming trunks.

 
I've named my penis Manchester City.It scores in England. But is largely unappreciated in other parts of Europe.

 
Just some light humour ahead of Mondays spanking dished out by our good selves.... :)

 
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I've not seen a team posted yet, so I would definitely go:

----------Cech

-Bos-Ivan-Terry-Cole

---------Romeu

----Rambo---Lamps

-Studge----------Mata

---------Drogba

In my opinion, this is the first time this season where the team picks itself. Drogba has to start, and so does Lamps as this is too big a game to leave him out. I've got some trust in Bosingwa not to make a massive error and we have a lack of options there.

 
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