Chelsea (A) - Sun 12th Nov, 16:30 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[Gabriel]

Equivalent game was rather tight last year, though we were comfortably the better side in possession. That said, it was not until the double introduction of Grealish and Mahrez that we eventually broke them down. They’ll not be as defensively rigid this season, so one would expect a game with more chances. Could be a question of whether we take them when presented and whether we don’t get caught with too many men ahead of the ball.

 

[kanovic]

Need doku against cucerella lol

 

[Blueknows]

Great team

Still baffles me why we name 2 keepers.on the bench

 

[city saint]

Still baffles me why we name 2 keepers.on the bench

ederson could go midfield and still a backup ))))

 

[super_city_si]

Doku v James should be enthralling. Real test for both of them.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

With the players available, that’s arguably our strongest team.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Shame that, always happy to see Ake in our team. I think he retains possession slightly better than Gvardiol too, though it’s marginal.
At least he’ll get the next fortnight off now.

Come on lads, let’s put them to the sword today.

Like you say “at least he’ll get a fortnight off” Pep likes this notion :)

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

Balls out pep….

Love that team

 

[lonestay]

Still baffles me why we name 2 keepers.on the bench

Put Ortega on then put Eddie up front with big Erl !!!! Lol !!!

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

Still baffles me why we name 2 keepers.on the bench

Bonus?

 

[kaz7]

Still baffles me why we name 2 keepers.on the bench

Sending off and injury and we need scotty , shivers , lol

 

[Chi-town blues]

Very tired mate, it’s a long drive

hahaha

 

[Protein Junkie]

Great line up despite missing Boulders, Nate and KDB.
Really want to go into yet another break with a three point lead.
Come on you beautiful boys in erm whatever we wear.

 

[TrentGrisham]

Id have been tempted to play him again if bernaedo is in thesame role he had v the rags. Those two were unplayable together

I certainly don't envy Pep having to make these tough calls. He's always said the toughest part of the job is leaving players out of the team. He was glowing about Grealish in the embargo last night so I figured he was starting but perhaps it was him feeling bad about leaving him out.

 

[Eccles Blue]

The Boys in Blue never give in. They fight to the end. Come on City, come on City. Show ‘em lads, show ‘em all. Especially the Southern softies, especially the biased, stupid, brain left behind media types. Especially the Specsavers needing officials who think they can grind us down, but they can’t!!
THE BEST TEAM IN THE LAND AND ALL THE WORLD.

Get well soon John Boy. :-)

 

[TrentGrisham]

Need doku against cucerella lol

I worry about that dirty rat injury Foden. I was hoping Colwill was playing as I thought Phil's pace would hurt him.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Still baffles me why we name 2 keepers.on the bench

how dare you? he is our luckiest charm.

 

[kaz7]

Cu on the other side , up the sky blues !

 

[Chi-town blues]

Need doku against cucerella lol

doku vs umbrella

 

[Dodge]

Doku v James should be enthralling. Real test for both of them.

Especially with James not fit enough to join the Ingerland squad..

Hmm.