Chelsea (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[applecentral]

Calling it sentiment demeans it; they are all valued members of our squad; it’s smart management; we’ve got 4 games to get a win ffs, 3 of which are not against our CL final opponents, and aren’t 4 evenings after our semi final.
I also want to play them for the reason to keep their players and manager from getting 90 mins first hand up close experience of how it feels to play our CL final line up.

All fair points. For me I prefer to get the job done ASAP. No Fucking about. I want to destroy any hope Manure fans may have. Let’s be professional and win the title in style.

 

[ctwrd]

Mate, it wouldn’t affect confidence if we were playing a completely different team. It would if we played our PSG team and lost though, which is a risk after they all played a draining game midweek.
All those other players, for the sake of not just fitness, but also for squad morale, need to be put in and given their chance to play a key role in this historic season by clinching the title for us. I wanna see all those lads from last Saturday starting this weekend too.

I don’t think anyone’s expecting an unchanged team (de briyne but a second string side ala fa cup would be unnecessary and wrong in my view.

say for example:
Ederson
Cancelo Dias laporte zinchenko
Gundogan Rodri bernardo
Mahrez aguero Sterling

5 changes at most

 

[applecentral]

I don’t think anyone’s expecting an unchanged team (de briyne but a second string side ala fa cup would be unnecessary and wrong in my view.

say for example:
Ederson
Cancelo Dias laporte zinchenko
Gundogan Rodri bernardo
Mahrez aguero Sterling

5 changes at most

Foden instead of Sterling.

 

[applecentral]

If we beat Chelsea not only do we win the league but we also pile the pressure on Chelsea to make top 4. They will have to play their strongest team to qualify for Champs League. Their league run in is awkward at best. Whilst we rotate heavily making sure our first team arrive for the final fresh and fit. For me it’s a no brainer.

 

[Cornish_Blue]

We made too many changes for the semi final and paid the price.
Win this, and it will send shivers through them.

 

[Dax777]

We made too many changes for the semi final and paid the price.
Win this, and it will send shivers through them.

It wouldn't, but we should still win it anyway

 

[blueabdi]

Aguero has to start against chelsea because he always scores against them.
Ederson
Walker diaz laporte zincho
Kevin Rodri Gundogan
Mahrez Aguero Sterling

 

[Blu1]

If we beat Chelsea not only do we win the league but we also pile the pressure on Chelsea to make top 4. They will have to play their strongest team to qualify for Champs League. Their league run in is awkward at best. Whilst we rotate heavily making sure our first team arrive for the final fresh and fit. For me it’s a no brainer.

Good points. Chelsea under pressure on the run in works for me. I wanted a b team out but not now A team all the way

 

[kippaxoldboy]

After a long look at this game I`ve finally decided that playing a relatively strong team and winning this, and the league, will be the best way forward and I`m sure Pep will go for it.
Win this and we not only win the league but we also put them under even more pressure which I hope will be in our favour.
City to win with a late, late Aguero goal will be nice ;)

 

[Lavinda Past]

Tommy Tickle will plan his usual defensive 'masterclass' in the hope of nicking a goal on the break, but will be overjoyed if they go home with one point.

Expect the same approach by Chelsea to the CL final... They're one of the dullest teams to watch in the PL. They aim 'not to lose'. It's in their DNA and explains why they bombed Lampard and appointed Tuchel.

If the PL was done and dusted, I'd go for a draw, but as it isn't, I'll go for City to win 2-0, just to wrap up the title.