Must win for mine, particularly after today's disappointing result. 

From memory Turf Moor is not a particularly large ground, but its rough surface isn't exactly conducive to Sarri-ball. 

Edited October 20, 20187 yr by DaRick

28th Sept? We going back in time for this one @coco

This is a must win. 3 draws in the last 4 in the league, we need to win a few in a row to make up for that. Burnley always give us a tough game though and refs are always happy to help them out. They are always viewed as the underdog and get away with a lot of sh*t against us.

not 13:30

4 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

28th Sept? We going back in time for this one @coco

and not 13:30

Just now, mojo said:

and not 13:30

No that parts right. 

1 hour ago, DaRick said:

From memory Turf Moor is not a particularly large ground, but its rough surface isn't exactly conducive to Sarri-ball. 

yeah always seems to be raining or snowing when Chelsea go up to Turf Moor it's like The Other side of the wall in The Game of Thrones

 

18 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

No that parts right. 

yeah sorry it's time shift next sunday

Kepa

 

Azpi 

Rudiger 

Cahill

Emerson

 

Jorginho 

kante 

barkely 

 

Pedro 

giroud 

hazard 

 

Alonso is off form imo and maybe time for Gary to get a chance.

Burnley away a few days after Europa   They just got spanked by City but god this has stodgy loss written all over it.

Yes, this is going to be a nightmare. Yet again, they haven't given us any extra time. When we were out of the all european cups, we played twice a month on Mondays, now that we have Europa League, we are always in the early Sunday... 

Burnley is a terrible opponent for us, with a terrible behaviour or the players. I'm even starting to hate them as a team. Let's just hope everything goes smoothly and we manage to get 3 points. 

Edited October 24, 20187 yr by Giordano_Bruno

Hope Sarri makes a comment as it is poor planning though always suspect the FA wants shock results.

Edited October 24, 20187 yr by Strider6003

Must win game to keep pace with the top teams.

Never an easy or enjoyable trip this so hopefully we pull a master class out of the fire and win.

Spurs v City means one of our rivals are dropping points so winning is vital.

Kepa

Azp Rudi Luiz Alonso

Kante Jorginho Kovacic

Pedro Morata Hazard

I believe Kovacic is back on  the line at the moment. He is better than RLC and Barkley but lacks the final instinct that would make him a dreadful player. And especially against this team, we are going to need goals from the deep and we all know they ain't gonna come from Kante and Jorginho. 

Kepa

Azpi    Rudiger    Luiz    Alonso

Jorginho

Kovacic      Barkley

Pedro    Morata    Hazard

 

Don't really think we need Kante in games we should dominate. Kovacic has his energy and offers more going forward. 

 

Burnley can produce shock results and of course are physical, I would be tempted to play our strongest side and then watch how it goes before making the more attacking changes.

Of course if Hazard does not make it that opens the door for others.

10 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Kepa

Azpi    Rudiger    Luiz    Alonso

Jorginho

Kovacic      Barkley

Pedro    Morata    Hazard

 

Don't really think we need Kante in games we should dominate. Kovacic has his energy and offers more going forward. 

 

Who are you and why have you hacked @RIP Mourinho's account?  No RLC indeed?  No Emerson?  Morata playing?  You'll have to do better than that to fool us.

Will be a tricky game I think.

we need to be careful with set pieces.

team to start 

kepa 

azbi Rudi luiz alonso 

Kante jorginho Barkley 

pedro morata hazard 

subs caballero, Cahill, kovacic, willian, giroud, loftus cheek, zappacosta 

Wouldn't be a bad move to keep Hazard on the bench for 50 minutes, no point risking him in this game with plenty of big games to come. They will try to kick him off the field from the start, may serve him better to play against tired defenders. Burnley is a decent team, but they looked quite vulnerable this season since they really haven't upgraded. Giroud  definitely to start against their big 'ugly' defenders. I reckon Barkley will start, wouldn't be a bad idea to put RLC on for Kante if we are chasing a goal. As much as I love Kante, really don't want scoring chances fall to him.

If Hazard is rested I would like to see Willian on the left just to see if this ups his game. 

3 hours ago, Strider6003 said:

If Hazard is rested I would like to see Willian on the left just to see if this ups his game. 

If hazard is rested I would rather Willian left as well. Left on the bench that is.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

If hazard is rested I would rather Willian left as well. Left on the bench that is.

Burnley is coming after a huge loss to City, they're in a very poor form but we still can't disrespect them, we must push forward and do our best to win this game.

I'd like to see this starting lineup:

------------------ Kepa -----------------

Azpilicueta - Rudiger - Luiz - Alonso

----------- Jorginho -------------

--- Kante -------- Barkley ----

Pedro ------ Giroud ----- Hazard

 

I'd prefer to start Barkley in this game, he has scored in his last games, he's hungry and doing a good work. Kovacic isn't bad, but Barkley is needed more for the win. Kovacic might replace him when we're taking the lead and need to take control of the game.

* Might be an interesting move to start RLC as our striker, I'm sure it's not his position, but it might worth a try.

COME ON CHELS!!!!!!!

8 minutes ago, IliyaKrostin said:

Burnley is coming after a huge loss to City, they're in a very poor form but we still can't disrespect them,

+ they had rest & time to prepare for Chelsea's visit to Turf Moor - you know the Ginger Mourinho will have something up his sleeve - then again I can see Burnley just kicking Chelsea off the park