6 hours ago, evissy said:

We win and Leicester lose we go 3rd with 2 point cushion.
We win and Leicester draw we go 3rd with 1 point cushion.
We draw and Leicester draw we stay 4th.
We draw and Leicester lose we stay 4th.
We lose and we are in trouble.

I really hope the lads have that same mentality they had against Watford. Same urgency and same will to just break the lines and keep the ball moving.

Draw or loss is not an option today.  It's a must win game given our still upcoming fixtures with Sheffield U, Liverpool and Wolves.   As the matter of fact today and Sheffield game is a must win. 

Edited July 7, 20206 yr by rocker_joker

2 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

 

I probably took that too far, but seriously dropping Pulisic when its crucial we need to win every game from now?

Starting Tammy over Giroud when Tammy has been poor for a while now. Rudiger being allowed to start games is also criminal after his recent performances, why change up having Christensen and Zouma when they kept a clean sheet last game?

13 minutes ago, driller97 said:

I probably took that too far, but seriously dropping Pulisic when its crucial we need to win every game from now?

Starting Tammy over Giroud when Tammy has been poor for a while now. Rudiger being allowed to start games is also criminal after his recent performances, why change up having Christensen and Zouma when they kept a clean sheet last game?

I agree with not changing the defence every game. 

Pulisic and Willian have been doing really well since the restart and are very fit. The only real argument for resting Pulisic is his recent injury record  

Giroud isn’t capable of starting every game when we have one every 2/3 days. 

Calling someone insane for suggesting three changes is indeed taking things a bit far mind!

Massive game. I think Arsenal will beat Leicester and we simply cannot squander the opportunity to go third again.

49 minutes ago, driller97 said:

What an utterly insane and horrible team selection, shame on you.

Pulisic is up against (presumably) Joel Ward, sorry, just a bad feeling about tonight hence Pedro.

Can Giroud handle two games in a week at 33 (hence Tammy)?

And I think Gilmour will get battered tonight if he starts, what are Palace going to do? Hold back because he's 19? That isn't how this works.

Edited July 7, 20206 yr by the special one

23 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

I agree with not changing the defence every game. 

Pulisic and Willian have been doing really well since the restart and are very fit. The only real argument for resting Pulisic is his recent injury record  

Giroud isn’t capable of starting every game when we have one every 2/3 days. 

Calling someone insane for suggesting three changes is indeed taking things a bit far mind!

I just saying dropping Pulisic for Pedro at this point is a definite no from me, we need our most inform player to play these crucial games.

Giroud still should start over Tammy imo, we need someone with a bit of strength who can bully their defence.

I did agree earlier that I probably took it too far :P

(I also may have made the mistake of forgetting that Kovacic and Kante are both injured as well)

Just now, the special one said:

Pulisic is up against Joel Ward, sorry, just a bad feeling about tonight hence Pedro.

Can Giroud handle two games in a week at 33 (hence Tammy)?

And I think Gilmour will get battered tonight if he starts, what are Palace going to do? Hold back because he's 19? That isn't how this works.

What exactly can Pedro do right now that Pulisic can't?

Giroud doesn't exactly need to play the whole game, he can play 45-60 mins quite easily I feel.

Gilmour Im not sure about either, need a bit of physicality in midfield, but its not exactly something Jorginho brings... But I guess we don't exactly have much choice now anyway with Kovacic and Kante being injured though.

2 minutes ago, driller97 said:

What exactly can Pedro do right now that Pulisic can't?

Giroud doesn't exactly need to play the whole game, he can play 45-60 mins quite easily I feel.

Gilmour Im not sure about either, need a bit of physicality in midfield, but its not exactly something Jorginho brings... But I guess we don't exactly have much choice now anyway with Kovacic and Kante being injured though.

Re your point/Rudiger; two sh*t shows in a row away from home for Christensen (Villa/West Ham)... will he make it a hattrick tonight up against Benteke?. ?

Well reasoned and thought out so f**k off ?

4 minutes ago, the special one said:

Re your point/Rudiger; two sh*t shows in a row away from home for Christensen (Villa/West Ham)... will he make it a hattrick tonight up against Benteke?. ?

Well reasoned and thought out so f**k off ?

Still better performances than Rudiger... I picked the lesser or two evils.

We should wear our third kit and confuse Crystal Palace 

1 minute ago, chiefBlueCFC said:

We should wear our third kit and confuse Crystal Palace 

Has that kit actually been confirmed as the 3rd kit? Because I bloody hope it hasn't...

41 minutes ago, driller97 said:

Has that kit actually been confirmed as the 3rd kit? Because I bloody hope it hasn't...

No, but the frequency I'm seeing it makes me afraid that it is gonna be the third kit. I was really hoping it was just mean joke that no one found funny...

1 hour ago, Munkworth said:

I agree with not changing the defence every game. 

Pulisic and Willian have been doing really well since the restart and are very fit. The only real argument for resting Pulisic is his recent injury record  

Giroud isn’t capable of starting every game when we have one every 2/3 days. 

Calling someone insane for suggesting three changes is indeed taking things a bit far mind!

I do worry for Pulisic (or any player that plays 5 games in a row in such a short time frame). Especially with all the running on the wings. He's given 110% in 5 consecutive games now. Mason Mount and Willian are super humans and are the exception. I don't think we have a choice though given what's at stake. 

Arrizabalaga; James, Zouma, Christensen, Azpilicueta; Gilmour, Mount, Barkley; Pulisic, Giroud, Willia

 

One ballsy move starting Gilmour away to Crystal Palace. 

And Jorginho is clearly gone.

3 hours ago, The Don Antonio said:

It is not just about form it is also about experience. If you feel confident in playing an 18 year old who hasnt looked good since the restart over an experienced full Italian International in Jorginho then be my guest. I being a fan would want Gilmour to play and be man of the match but I know Lampard is a smart individual and i know who he will pick in the 2

Lamps was a smart man and chose Billy

7 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Kepa

James   Zouma   Christensen   Azpi

Gilmour

Barkley           Mount

Willian           Giroud           Pulisic

smashed it.

Why is Jorginho even on the bench. I worry this decision will backfire. 

Jorginho is clearly a better player currently than Gilmour. Gilmour will be targeted tonight in a must-win game. I hope he comes through it. 

So, Jorignho is nowhere to be seen in the starting lineup. Seems like Lampard is not planning to him next season.

Kante is injured so one change from game vs Watford. Let's hope the boys will do the job, we can't accept losing any points.

COME ON CHELS!!!

2 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

smashed it.

 

Now, go predict the result. ?

Ughh... Gutted with the Jorginho situation, Lamps clearly doesn't rate him... Oh well, it'll be interesting to see how Billy plays at least. 

7 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Lamps was a smart man and chose Billy

Like i said in the post even though u want to highlight the part of the post that fits your agenda " i being a chelsea fan would want gilmour to play and be man of the match"  

I still dont think that it was the smart decision to play billy but lampard sees them train so i will give him the benefit of the doubt even though i recall saying the same thing when he alienated Giroud to play Batshuayi when Abraham was injured.

Good luck to billy Kid and i hope he has a smashing game and most importantly we get the 3 points

Edited July 7, 20206 yr by The Don Antonio

Gilmour may be the weak link...would have preferred seeing James in that holding role instead...fingers crossed for Billy hope he has an outstanding game...