AlanSkÃrare Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Seeing as how the media are portraying Chelsea as in a crisis, if we beat them, does that mean it doesn't count for them? Because obviously the only good teams we've played are the two Manchester ones. It's not really a test for us, they practically Wigan atm. That's what it'll sound like afterwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 A point or three will give us a great return from the fixtures from hell, that were going to see us in the bottom three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Krul Simpson Taylor Colo Taylor Oba Guthrie Cabaye Sammy HBA Ba Im pretty certain this will be the team Pardew plays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Krul Simpson Taylor Colo Taylor Oba Guthrie Cabaye Sammy HBA Ba Im pretty certain this will be the team Pardew plays. Yeah probably is. Really not confident about this now. All this Chelsea are the new Wigan and the whole emotion pre match i cant help but see a 0-2 or 1-2 scoreline. It all depends on what the Wolves result did for them, not sure the cup loss is too relevant given his selection but a bit of confidence could do wonders for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 not sure I'd start Sammy personally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 not sure I'd start Sammy personally Same here but he did at Citeh so he must be next in line on the flanks based on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 "best trained well and in the squad" -- AP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Seeing as how the media are portraying Chelsea as in a crisis, if we beat them, does that mean it doesn't count for them? Because obviously the only good teams we've played are the two Manchester ones. That's certainly what they've been hinting at. Asking Pardew whether fans should expect to win tomorrow because of how "bad" Chelsea are atm and bollocks like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 "best trained well and in the squad" -- AP Capital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Krul Simpson Saylor Coloccini Raylor Obertan Guthrie Cabaye Ba HBA Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 krul simpson guthrie cabaye ben arfa best ba when pardew said about not playing ben arfa out wide i don't think he meant "under any circumstances" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Simpson wide right?!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Simpson wide right?!? Aye, wtf?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Simpson has very little confidence on the ball, what makes you think he'll be any use wide right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 krul simpson guthrie cabaye ben arfa best ba when pardew said about not playing ben arfa out wide i don't think he meant "under any circumstances" Not sure about Guthrie and Cabaye at center back tbh, but I'll reserve my judgement till after the match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 don't know what happened there. what i meant to post (and fairly sure i typed out) was krul simpson colo saylor raylor obertan cabaye guthrie ben arfa ba best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I like that team too, only thing that worries me is Raylor at fullback with Ben Arfa infront of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I like that team too, only thing that worries me is Raylor at fullback with Ben Arfa infront of him. whats the options and it's not like chelsea play a 4-4-2. sturridge plays out that way and doesn't look to get too wide. could even give ben arfa more room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I like that team too, only thing that worries me is Raylor at fullback with Ben Arfa infront of him. whats the options and it's not like chelsea play a 4-4-2. sturridge plays out that way and doesn't look to get too wide. could even give ben arfa more room. If Sturridge consistently cuts in on to his left foot (as he did vs Bolton) having a right-footed Raylor at RB might be helpful. Well, if he were able to react quickly enough to do anything about it, it would be helpful. As it is, it's just exasperating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'd play the same team as against Man U but with Ryan Taylor taking over from Jonas and I'd stick Santon in his place in defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'd play the same team as against Man U but with Ryan Taylor taking over from Jonas and I'd stick Santon in his place in defence. Makes more sense to leave Taylor because: 1.He'll be playing in the same back four we've had all season 2.Santon is better going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'd play the same team as against Man U but with Ryan Taylor taking over from Jonas and I'd stick Santon in his place in defence. Makes more sense to leave Taylor because: 1.He'll be playing in the same back four we've had all season 2.Santon is better going forward. Would have to agree. If Best's fit I still think there's a possibility we will see HBA played wide, just in this case as we have so few options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tunisia Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 it would be nice to have Best, Ba in attack and Ben Arfa behind. Best brings the fighting, Ba expediency and efficiency. Ben Arfa and technique. all three together should be attempted even against Chelsea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Makes more sense to leave Taylor because: 1.He'll be playing in the same back four we've had all season 2.Santon is better going forward. Keeping the same back 4 for the sake of it makes no sense, if Taylor is left back then I can see Sturridge having a field day against him. Stick Santon in and then Chelsea have to try something different because I'm sure they will target Taylor as being a weakness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Makes more sense to leave Taylor because: 1.He'll be playing in the same back four we've had all season 2.Santon is better going forward. Keeping the same back 4 for the sake of it makes no sense, if Taylor is left back then I can see Sturridge having a field day against him. Stick Santon in and then Chelsea have to try something different because I'm sure they will target Taylor as being a weakness. I'd rather have Santon in for Taylor, but I wouldn't play Taylor left wing. My ideal choice would be HBA with Best returning, then Sammy if not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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