23 minutes ago, havelschayes said:

just saw the highlights of last season's palace away on chelsea tv, even when we were sh*t and they're not so sh*t we spanked them 0-3

can't help but feel optimistic with this one, although zaha vs alonso worries me a bit

Zaha looks like he's playing for a transfer, hopefully Branislav isn't even in the stadium for this one

I despise PArdew with all of my being, so I really hope we turn them over tomorrow.

I'm more confident of this game than I was for the Sunderland game.

Palaces away record is actually better than their home record, they've only won 2 games at home from 8 and they've only scored 12 and left in 12 in those 8 games.

I think they're their to be got at and if Hazard is fit and able to play we should make it win #11.

Chelsea 3-1 for me.

Hear that Flamini is out for them...but Pungeon is back after a 1 match suspension 

Hear that Flamini is out for them...but Pungeon is back after a 1 match suspension 

1 hour ago, havelschayes said:

just saw the highlights of last season's palace away on chelsea tv, even when we were sh*t and they're not so sh*t we spanked them 0-3

can't help but feel optimistic with this one, although zaha vs alonso worries me a bit

That was largely thanks to Mikel though. Maybe a humiliating defeat against a lacklustre Palace side under a charlatan manager will teach Conte his lesson.

As ever we must remain vigilant, but I'm not quite as nervous about this game as I was about Sunderland. Pulis and Moyes are oriented towards grinding out results, especially against stronger teams. Although his sides can be dangerous on the counter, I don't believe Pardew has ever really been of that persuasion. 

He's also quite predictable - he almost always sets up with the same sort of 4-2-2/4-2-3-1 formation. Our 3-man formation should acquit themselves very well against such a formation, especially in our current high-line system where the second striker would receive less space to move and provide service to the other striker. Pushing up would also reduce Benteke's effectiveness.

However, Kante/Matic should be used in midfield IMO, not Kante/Cesc. The former midfield make it much harder for Palace to begin counterattacks by dispossessing them, would be better at set pieces and are superior positionally. However, we must move the ball quicker than we have in previous games. At times we've been a bit ponderous in possession and against Pardew's Palace that can be problematic. 

I'm torn between playing Willian and Pedro. Willian's form has been slightly better, but I do like Pedro's movement against sides with deeper defensive lines. I would be surprised if Palace pushed up too much - they just don't have the pace at the back. 

If Pardew suddenly becomes more flexible and starts imitating Moyes/Pulis, then I think Conte knows what to do. 

Hazard has been confirmed fit - but Conte say's he's not sure he'll start him!  I think our best player should start if he's fit!  

Cant wait for game day!!  And it's an early Saturday kick off.  2-0 to chelsea!

13 hours ago, TheChelseaBlues said:

I have a bad feeling about this one. Palace are going to come out shooting

Don't worry mate,  DIEGO's got you covered!!!!

59 minutes ago, dhidza said:

Don't worry mate,  DIEGO's got you covered!!!!

I wouldn't count on it, I put him in my fantasy team before the Sunderland game.

Here are the crystal ball predictions. Great win at Sunderland too, lads:
 
Chelsea (3-4-3): Begovi?; Cahill, Ivanovi?, Terry ©; Kane, Mati?, N. Chalobah, Alonso; Willian, Costa, Hazard Subs: Courtois, Aina, Luiz, Zouma, Moses, Kanté, Mikel   Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Crystal Palace (Alonso)   So, another shock appearance for Todd Kane, while Nathaniel Chalobah also starts. A very defensive bench means there is no one really available to come on and salvage something as Crystal Palace repeats its performance last season at Stamford Bridge by taking the three points. Marcos Alonso scores his first in crystal ball land. Really feeling optimistic about this one, may I add. Time for legs 11!

The first time we have a strong 11, we end up losing the match! [emoji3]

It's going to be a tough game tomorrow, COME ON CHELS!!

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction EPL

http://highlightsandshows.com/crystal-palace-vs-chelsea-preview-prediction-epl/

GOing to be at the pub so won't be able to watch this one. :[

Looking at the defence Palace will likely field tomorrow there is not a lot of speed in that defence. Especially in the CB pairing so that should be an area to exploit for Costa.

Gaffer's Pre-match Press Conference

this will be a tough game but they are all tough now; with 10 wins on the trot no one takes playing us lightly and everyone wants to be the side that brings our run to an end

what Conte has done with the squad has been magnificent - they are a team, they know their individual jobs and they are working really hard - but you can tell our guys are loving it right now and have a real hunger for success

i'm not going to risk a prediction but if we turn up, mentally ready, we will take the 3 points

referee jonathan moss

Nobody should be fearful of this game just look at both teams form and the only way we should lose is down to us not performing well, they need a top performance or some serious good luck to win we just need to keep doing what we have been doing for the last couple of months. Agree that Willian should keep his place and Hazard come back in for Pedro. Fabregas should also play as he can create chances for Costa against a weak defence.

Whatever happens the manager and players deserve a lot of credit for turning around a really poor 3 game run in to this 10 game winning streak. It has been very impressive. 

I hope we can continue and make it 11, I am however anticipating a hard game tomorrow. 

GAMEDAY! COME ON CHELS!!!

Come on you Blues !

Hazard suppose to be back hopefully.

Anyone know where I can find decent quality streams for this one?

Not an easy game by any means and I would happily take a 1-0 Chelsea win.

Come on Chelsea.

On ?15?/?12?/?2016 at 17:17, coco said:

Best away top ever.

Home top was one of my favourites too.