4-0 to Chelsea I reckon!

Match Day!

Come On Chelsea!!

8 hours ago, josh31 said:

4-0 to Chelsea I reckon!

That’s the spirit!

The intensity from Newcastle will be too much for us to handle because of the manager we have 2-0 to Newcastle.

No Fernandez in the lineup!!! It’s xmas!!!

The wasteman dropped!

IF we lose will the supporters chant Marescas name at the end or will they revert to type?

2 minutes ago, RMH said:

No Fernandez in the lineup!!! It’s xmas!!!

Can’t play him in the middle against top sides. I expect Maresca to say “he is tired”. Pretty damning if the £105m midfielder is replaced by a RB in a big game.

Just now, Caps_Lock_King said:

IF we lose will the supporters chant Marescas name at the end or will they revert to type?

Incredible what beating a league one side can do to a fanbase

they are saying Miley is playing RB, if thats true just get the ball to Garnacho, he should have a field day against him

So we have gone for a strong line-up, Maresca fancies this.

Let's hope Caicedo keeps on the right side of a ref likely to be influenced by the St.James Park crowd.

20 minutes ago, RMH said:

No Fernandez in the lineup!!! It’s xmas!!!

Enzo Fernández is often criticised, yet he is clearly showing his qualities as a complete midfield engine. He is an energetic, dynamic player who always brings presence, never shies away from physical battles, and constantly looks to influence and control the game. His passing range, creativity and football intelligence make him a vital link between defence and attack – he is involved all over the pitch.

At Chelsea, he has established himself to the point where he regularly wears the captain’s armband, which speaks volumes about the respect he commands within the squad and the responsibility he takes on.

Because he covers so much ground, works tirelessly off the ball, embraces duels and seeks creative solutions, he deserves far more appreciation and far less criticism – especially considering how young he still is while already performing at such a high level.

Good line up. Good to see he has the balls to drop Enzo when necessary. I think Enzo has improved this season but these type of games he struggles. Happy with that line up.

Even Gittens has been poor last couple game or so, a bit odd if he has been left out the squad yet we have like 3 CB on the bench and not one natural winger on the bench. Hope it is not an injury as Maresca said there was no new injuries to report.

7 minutes ago, Werner said:

Enzo Fernández is often criticised, yet he is clearly showing his qualities as a complete midfield engine. He is an energetic, dynamic player who always brings presence, never shies away from physical battles, and constantly looks to influence and control the game. His passing range, creativity and football intelligence make him a vital link between defence and attack – he is involved all over the pitch.

At Chelsea, he has established himself to the point where he regularly wears the captain’s armband, which speaks volumes about the respect he commands within the squad and the responsibility he takes on.

Because he covers so much ground, works tirelessly off the ball, embraces duels and seeks creative solutions, he deserves far more appreciation and far less criticism – especially considering how young he still is while already performing at such a high level.

What in the generative Ai is this !!!

Nobody lining up today?

Chelsea: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, James (c), Caicedo, Neto, Palmer, Garnacho, Joao Pedro

Substitutes: Jorgensen, Badiashile, Tosin, Acheampong, Hato, Fernandez, Santos, Buonanotte, Guiu

Newcastle United: Ramsdale, Miley, Schar, Thiaw, Hall, Guimaraes (c), Tonali, Ramsey, J Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon

Substitutes: Ruddy, A Murphy, Joelinton, Willock, Barnes, Elanga, Shahar, Wissa

Man for man, Newcastle have a better starting XI than us even with this supposed ‘injury crisis’

Good line up. Attacking options are almost non existent from the bench, but a solid starting line up. Think this game will be decided in midfield, and will be tough against their 3.

Come on Chelsea - let’s do this for all those traveling fans that made the long trek at Christmas!

KTBFFH!

So which FB is inverting then?

Come on Chelsea!!

Come on you Blues!!!

FFS

Happy Christmas Newcastle- what a joke

20 hours ago, PhilH930 said:

Really want to be optimistic about this one, but it feels quite predictable. Slow start by Chelsea, aggressive fast start by Newcastle - gets the fans going immediately, and Chelsea forced into mistakes. Early goal for Newcastle, Chelsea settle after 25 mins, and we play slow football until late second half.

Prove me wrong Chelsea - start with intent and match the intensity of Newcastle. Be smart, don't give away stupid freekicks and needless bookings. Focus, show quality with aggression.

Alright, my team talk is done - very low expectations for tomorrow. Draw would be a good result (we've scored one goal there in last four years).

Shocker - the early goal against us as predicted

Fofana does that all the f**king time.

I literally just turned it on and we are 1-0 down. I can't be f**ked with how predictable this all is.