Looks like this could well be one of those 'end to end' games with fast breaks from both sides....who wins the battle in the middle might be the key.

I would have liked Giroud up front as a focal point, if Hazards through the middle it could be a tough day for him. False 9 has worked before for us in big games so fingers crossed!!

Keita - Fabinho - Henderson midfield, not so much speed but the ability for a long ball towards their trio in the attack. 

Physical battle in the midfield is a must, going to be an excellent match.

Three players up top with pace and stamina. Something we will need when in defensive phase.

I'm wondering if the tactic will be to be a bit more defensive (like against City) then try to break with the pace of the front three. I am glad Sarri went with this lineup. Klopp said that they would have to double mark Hazard, but being central it will be harder, and having Hudson-Odoi and Willian to contend with on the flanks will make it very interesting. 

No one can say sarri is only playing cho and rlc because of fan pressure now, he had every right to swap Willian in for CHO and he has left him in away at anfield in the premier league, and almost started RLC like it was an absolute given ! It’s official we can get excited now, they’ve broken through and we have two youngsters as first team starters! If we’re not good enough today no complaints let’s build on it for next season. Well done sarri shown your bollocks yet again. 

This is a game for Jorginho to show passing under pressure and setting Chelsea on the attack 

I 100% live this line up!  Come on Chelsea.

Chelsea to absolutely blow Liverpool away in 1st half. 75% possession, 19 shots, 0 goals.

Come on Chelsea we need to stop them!

f**k sake, I hate the false 9. Hazard will struggle to have an impact today for sure now.

Youngsters finally blooded. 

Here we go, let's beat these bin-dipping slippy bastards! 

Nervy last 5 minutes for City.

1 hour ago, Scott Harris said:

How is it childish? Its just part of football. We all have clubs we dislike more than others so we want to see them lose, and one of the best feelings is seeing your own team beat a team you dislike and ruin their chances to win trophies.

Are you saying you didn't get much out of the day Gerrard slipped and we beat them 2-0? Or when Hazard scored the equaliser to secure the Premier League title for Leicester? Outside of us winning trophies, those two moments were up there with my best moments as a Chelsea fan. 

Both occasions we had a sh*t season or anyway lost the chance. I would rather be in the mix than be the pest. I always enjoy the victories but wont get any extra pleasure seeing someone else fail. Maybe I'm too concentrated on Chelsea. Stevie G slipping was sort of iconic but Jose's kneeslide was not something a classy person does. I watch these games on TV anyway so I'm not really part of this fan battle so to say. 

3 minutes ago, AlexTommo said:

Nervy last 5 minutes for City.

It’s all good. 1 - 3 now

Phew

I like the lineup. Hazard, Hudson-Odoi, Willian has potential to be beautiful. 

5 minutes ago, evissy said:

I watch these games on TV anyway so I'm not really part of this fan battle so to say. 

Well according to that YouTube numpty people have been banging on about you’re not a real fan and your opinion is invalid 

I know so many Liverpool ‘fans’ that like to pop up and get gobby after the occasional win against us I relish beating them to return the favour. 

Carjacker had better not be co commentating, the biased gimp i couldn't bear no more fecking 'Bobbee Furmeeeeenyo', i really detest that bloke

1 hour ago, Scott Harris said:

How is it childish? Its just part of football. We all have clubs we dislike more than others so we want to see them lose, and one of the best feelings is seeing your own team beat a team you dislike and ruin their chances to win trophies.

Are you saying you didn't get much out of the day Gerrard slipped and we beat them 2-0? Or when Hazard scored the equaliser to secure the Premier League title for Leicester? Outside of us winning trophies, those two moments were up there with my best moments as a Chelsea fan. 

It's a nonsense thing to say, it's part of supporting a team in any sport, wanting your rivals to fail. 

I'll be watching the golf until that scouse karaoke is over. Come on Chelsea!

9 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

Well according to that YouTube numpty people have been banging on about you’re not a real fan and your opinion is invalid 

I know so many Liverpool ‘fans’ that like to pop up and get gobby after the occasional win against us I relish beating them to return the favour. 

Not really concerned what Liverpool 'fans' think. However I understand the back and forth between fans. No problem with that. 

1 minute ago, dkw said:

It's a nonsense thing to say, it's part of supporting a team in any sport, wanting your rivals to fail. 

Okay. What ever you say, sir. 

Let's go men fight like champions today...

25 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

f**k sake, I hate the false 9. Hazard will struggle to have an impact today for sure now.

imo its the best option for us with out of form and ageing strikers, its a tactic that we know works against the top sides.

Very interesting  line up, haz up top has worked in big games for sarri we will be sitting deeper and we have tons of pace on the break, surely no one can complain about starting the youth now, he is putting huge trust in them and to be fair they have earned it.

intrested to see where Ruben will play if he will be pushing forward or giving jourjinho options so the high press doesn’t run him out of the game, Liverpool will target him heavily