1 hour ago, coco said:

Back to back MOTM performances.

 

Willian 11 goals 10 assists

Hazard 15 goals 10 assists

 

I was referring to the performance of the team, not Willian. 0-3 win at Old Trafford is virtually impossible. 

2 hours ago, Osgood is Good said:

Agree, imo Willian is more of a threat coming in off the left, where Hazard plays, it would be beneficial to Chelsea if Hazard and Willian interchanged a bit more. We saw it against Barca where Pedro, Willian where doing it.

Arguably our best technician. 

20 minutes ago, Famous CFC said:

I was referring to the performance of the team, not Willian. 0-3 win at Old Trafford is virtually impossible. 

Just need to believe :)

Let's hope Fellaini is back, him and Young are Mourinhos warriors 

1 hour ago, Ernie_blue said:

True, but that's one game. I'm still not sure how one game changes everything, Boswinga had the game of his life at the Nou Camp and overshadowed Terry and Pique but that doesn't mean he was on the same level as Terry.

No way there can be any comparisons between Hazard or Willian.

May be when Hazard leaves for madrid next season we will finally appreciate Willian

Man utd have a very physically imposing midfield with herara out

Matic: 6ft 5

Mctominey 6 ft 3

Pogba    6 ft 2

Hopefully Drinkwater has his big boy pants on, i hear Kante sleeps in his

I went over to the dead cafe and one of those united mugs had this to say:

'McTominay and Pogba can get onto Fabregas and Kante. Pogba should really be dominating Kante and the Chelsea man is not great on the ball. Lindelof to step into midfield if McTominay goes to press.'

Kante is pretty good on the ball now, will be in for a shock if they expect the same Kante as last season. 

6 minutes ago, The Don Antonio said:

May be when Hazard leaves for madrid next season we will finally appreciate Willian

Maybe, but i wouldn't feel confident going into a season with Pedro and Willian.

4 minutes ago, zes said:

I went over to the dead cafe and one of those united mugs had this to say:

'McTominay and Pogba can get onto Fabregas and Kante. Pogba should really be dominating Kante and the Chelsea man is not great on the ball. Lindelof to step into midfield if McTominay goes to press.'

Kante is pretty good on the ball now, will be in for a shock if they expect the same Kante as last season. 

For 89m Pogba should be able to play any position asked of him and dominating midfield, great thing is he can't.

17 minutes ago, yorkleyblue said:

Just need to believe :)

That was a ripper. I'll take a deflected goal in the 95th minute. I don't care how we beat them, as long as we beat them. 

4 minutes ago, zes said:

I went over to the dead cafe and one of those united mugs had this to say:

'McTominay and Pogba can get onto Fabregas and Kante. Pogba should really be dominating Kante and the Chelsea man is not great on the ball. Lindelof to step into midfield if McTominay goes to press.'

Kante is pretty good on the ball now, will be in for a shock if they expect the same Kante as last season. 

you have to remember, the dirty red mancs believe that Herrera is better than Kante. No I am not making this sh*t up. Just go on twitter & ask any dirty red manc supporter about Kante. You find out they believe Kante is over-rated & is over-hype, but if you really look at it. Kante was a major contributor in two consecutive EPL Title winning clubs. IMHO Kante is the real deal we are lucky to have him in our squad.

9 minutes ago, Ernie_blue said:

For 89m Pogba should be able to play any position asked of him and dominating midfield, great thing is he can't.

The price tag isn't his fault. Was never worth anything near that. I genuinely think Pogba is a little bored at Manchester United. Maybe it wasn't quiet what he was expecting. Transferred in the summer. If Jose starts to feel like you are not putting the shift in or taking the piss, then it's bye bye. I'd be much more worried about a team with Lingard, Rashford, Mata and Lukaku in it. Pogba won't influence the game against us, but Jesse, Rashford, Lukaku, with their pace and directiness could do. Last year Jesse and Rashford had a field day against us. IF this game sparks early, we could be in for a slug fest. Get your popcorn ready. 

Edited February 22, 20188 yr by Famous CFC

2 minutes ago, Famous CFC said:

The price tag isn't his fault. Was never worth anything near that. I genuinely think Pogba is a little bored at Manchester United. Maybe it wasn't quiet what he was expecting. Transferred in the summer. If Jose starts to feel like you are not putting the shift in or taking the piss, then it's bye bye. I'd be much more worried about a team with Lingard, Rashford, Mata and Lukaku in it. Pogba won't influence the game against us, but Jesse, Rashford, Lukaku, with their pace and directiness could do. Last year Jesse and Rashford had a field day against us. If this fame sparks early, we could in for a slug fest. Get your popcorn ready. 

I would be worried with Sanchez, Pogba and Martial playing behind Rashford, I don't rate Lingard. Pogba in an advanced position is a very dangerous player specially with pacy players around him. I'm expecting Cahill to play which I'm not sure is wise, I wouldn't be surprised if Baka is playing too. 

13 minutes ago, Ernie_blue said:

I would be worried with Sanchez, Pogba and Martial playing behind Rashford, I don't rate Lingard. Pogba in an advanced position is a very dangerous player specially with pacy players around him. I'm expecting Cahill to play which I'm not sure is wise, I wouldn't be surprised if Baka is playing too. 

In reality, the likes of Lingard(Top player.), Rashford and Lukaku are most likely to hurt is in that United formation. Sanchez is struggling to fit in. Martial hit and miss. Lingard is in good form, and is a good technician. Rashford proved last year we have be on our toes. In all fairness, United are stronger going forward than they are defending. Same can be probably said about us. Great game coming up! 

15 minutes ago, Ernie_blue said:

I would be worried with Sanchez, Pogba and Martial playing behind Rashford, I don't rate Lingard. Pogba in an advanced position is a very dangerous player specially with pacy players around him. I'm expecting Cahill to play which I'm not sure is wise, I wouldn't be surprised if Baka is playing too. 

Stop trying to get us all worried!!

Conte will not want to lose to old miserable bollocks so surely he knows he CANNOT play Bakayoko (or Cahill).

 

4 minutes ago, Famous CFC said:

In reality, the likes of Lingard(Top player.), Rashford and Lukaku are most likely to hurt is in that United formation. Sanchez is struggling to fit in. Martial hit and miss. Lingard is in good form, and is a good technician. Rashford proved last year we have be on our toes. In all fairness, United are stronger going forward than they are defending. Same can be probably said about us. Great game coming up! 

Lingard plays on Sunday because he is better defensively and a runner, exactly what Mourinho likes. I don't think Lingards overall play is that good, I personally think Martial has been better this season but he is too attacking.

1 hour ago, Ernie_blue said:

Lingard plays on Sunday because he is better defensively and a runner, exactly what Mourinho likes. I don't think Lingards overall play is that good, I personally think Martial has been better this season but he is too attacking.

Great player is Martial, under used at Man Utd, and he also looks like he is unhappy there. 

I think JM will set up to counter attack us even though they are at home.

funny stuff here

 

I would go with:

Courtois

Zappacosta-Azpi-Christensen-Rudiger-Emerson

             Drinkwater-Kanté

      Hudson Odoi-Morata-Hazard

Couldn't watch the Barca game, but that was a creditable draw. Let's carry that on to this match and hopefully come away with a victory to keep us in contention for a Top 4 finish. Man U is sh*te, but they will be up for this given the rivalry and all so hopefully our boys are up for it too. Come on Chelsea!!!

Prediction = 0-0 or 1-1.

i think we will do well.

i can see Cahill being picked for this one, by Conte?

I think this game is too soon for this guy hope he will be fit for Man City but we can definitely use him against Barca in second leg beside Kante instead of Fabregas but i think Conte hates him now hard to see him getting much game time.

For me personally i think at the moment Kantes best partner will be him in midfield one of the reason is because of his size will be similar pairing as Matic and Kante big and small combination works well.

Here is a old clip of him in midfield :

 

 

David Luiz isn't going to be played in midfield when we have Drinkwater and Bakayoko available. Conte already stated he doesn't like using players out of position and he thinks of Luiz as a natural CB. He played in midfield vs Spurs at Wembley because no one else was available at the time. 

Edited February 23, 20188 yr by zes

Is there any chance whatsoever that this game won't be an utter borefest?