Chelsea (N) - Sat 16th May, 15:00 | FA Cup Final | Pre-Match Thread

[Willtaylor]

Stones and Ake after getting us to the final should be played.

Not confident with that line up.

Best team will always be chosen for a cup final.

Goalkeeper decision aside.

 

[yankblue]

Glad to see Rodders starting.

I would've started Cherki over Marmoush, but what the fuck do I know. Lots of pace, physicality, and chaotic energy in that front 4.

Come on City

 

[RayCTID]

Superb news with Rodri starting. Got to be mindful of him get kicked out of the game.

 

[journolud]

They’re going to triple up on Doku and won’t have to worry because neither of Semenyo or Marmoush can control a football let alone pose a threat to their midfield or defence. Let’s hope at HT all is well.

Yawn

 

[deano ou812]

Hope not i am gonna put my winnings on the cup final for the six fingers to beat the Goons on Monday at 22/1 , COME ON CITY !!!!!

22/1 that’s brilliant odds for Burnley might even take them minus a goal ;-)

 

[malg]

Glad to see Rodders starting.

I would've started Cherki over Marmoush, but what the fuck do I know. Lots of pace, physicality, and chaotic energy in that front 4.

Come on City

I'd agree with that.

 

[BlueMonkey79]

Decent line up.

Only doubt for me is Marmoush.

Looks like it's the end for Nico G. TBH he was never gonna fit the bill at City.

 

[Gaz76]

4-4-2 not like pep to mess about for a final

 

[Haaland94]

Most important game of the season for us. The biggest trophy we can get this season AND we lost last 2 finals. We have to win today.

I would have Cherki in that 11, also, don't think Semenyo has been particularly good recently, don't think he should start in a game like that. Would have Foden in there for Marmoush as well.

 

[OntarioBlue]

Glad to see Rodders starting.

I would've started Cherki over Marmoush, but what the fuck do I know. Lots of pace, physicality, and chaotic energy in that front 4.

Come on City

Cherki has shown a few times this season that he is a real impact player when coming on as a sub but he has a tendency to disappear in games that he starts. In a big game like this I like having him available to come off the bench and change the game if needed.

 

[Gibblue]

Jeez don't know about no Cherki. Could've at least gone Foden. Lacking some creativity here.

100%. We've lacked control and fluidity when playing all of Semenyo, Marmoush and Haaland in a front 3 or 4

 

[Claytop]

Gonna be pin ball up top with ball bouncing off Marmoush & Semeneyo…

 

[bg1968]

This should be the final game of the season and then we go into the summer happy/sad , but the Premier league in their wisdom have changed the traditional football calendar , after todays result we have two more games to think about , its a shitshow , a lot of football traditions going out the window , football authorities couldnt give a shite about the supporters

 

[Mr HJ]

Glad to see Rodders starting.

I would've started Cherki over Marmoush, but what the fuck do I know. Lots of pace, physicality, and chaotic energy in that front 4.

Come on City

Same for me - I get putting Rayan on the bench in midweek to give him a break but even then when he came on he should have had 3 assists. For me our best side always has Cherki in it. Anyhoo we will see by 5:45

 

[ScottSinclair]

Semenyo, Marmoush and Haaland together.. not sure

 

[mosssideblue]

Stones and Ake after getting us to the final should be played.

Not confident with that line up.

The best team should play and not based on previous games

 

[bg1968]

4-2-4 is brave , either a tactical masterstroke or overthinking we will know in a couple of hours.

 

[WallyA]

This is probably our most physical lineup , Pep clearly thinks he needs that.

I'm not sure how much I'm a fan of reducing our "technical" side in favour of the "physical".

 

[69FACUPfinal]

4-2-4 is brave , either a tactical masterstroke or overthinking we will know in a couple of hours.

What does Pep usually do in big games? Overthinking.

Let's see. The midfield worries me even with Rodri. I hope I'm way off beam and worrying for nothing.

 

[phargrave]

Most important game of the season for us. The biggest trophy we can get this season AND we lost last 2 finals. We have to win today.

I would have Cherki in that 11, also, don't think Semenyo has been particularly good recently, don't think he should start in a game like that. Would have Foden in there for Marmoush as well.

Plenty of talent on the bench if needed…