City Vs Chelsea (FA Cup) Pre Match thread

[Andouble]

@chelseafc: Team to face Man City: Cech (c); Ivanovic, Cahill, David Luiz, Azpilicueta; Mikel, Matic; Ramires, Willian, Hazard; Eto'o. #CFC

0-0 written all over this

The only change from the league meeting is Mikel for Terry and Luiz in CB.

the way on paper we're setting up looks like it'll prevent less counter attacks from Chelsea, though.

 

[cityok]

Some cracking changes by Manuel,

Clichy for Kolorov who was beat by Hazard for pace last time.
Lescott in for Nasty.
No Demi - Garcia playing in the right posistion.
Milner for Navas
Jojo starting
Impact subs for the second half

It's a brilliant line up and it seems like a masterclass in selections for so many reasons.

Hope this comes off, good stuff.

 

[citytill1die84]

Cech Ivanovic Cahill Luiz Azpiliqueta William Ramires Matic Mikel Hazard Eto defensive **** 3 DMs can see how this game is going :(

 

[CAPTAINKIPPAX]

Nice strong flexible and adaptable Midfield should quieten Hazard threat ------------- C'MON BOYS !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Rammyblues]

Sorry Garcia will probably not touch the ball today the game will pass him by. This game wouldn have been tough with Fernandhino and Aguero fit, losing them two I ain't so confident. Settle for a replay. Hope to god I am wrong.

 

[tommybooth]

Garcia to get the winner from a corner!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[silvasleftleg]

strongest Chelsea team

David Luiz and Mikel are absolute shite.

 

[whyalwaysyou]

strongest Chelsea team

David Luiz and Mikel are absolute shite.

He is at CB yeh. CDM I think hes top.

 

[Dave S]

Sorry Garcia will probably not touch the ball today the game will pass him by. This game wouldn have been tough with Fernandhino and Aguero fit, losing them two I ain't so confident. Settle for a replay. Hope to god I am wrong.

Have a little faith. Last thing we want is a replay.

 

[SrilankanBlue]

strongest Chelsea team

David Luiz and Mikel are absolute shite.

He is at CB yeh. CDM I think hes top.

Well he's playing at CB today

 

[silvasleftleg]

Sorry Garcia will probably not touch the ball today the game will pass him by. This game wouldn have been tough with Fernandhino and Aguero fit, losing them two I ain't so confident. Settle for a replay. Hope to god I am wrong.

Garcia is not the type of player that hogs onto the ball. Most of his work is off the ball.

 

[thomasobDK]

hmm, wonder if it as 4-4-2, with dzeko and jovetic up front, or a 4-3-3 with silva and jovetic on the wings and milner solidifying the central midfield. personally i like the second option better, but we can always switch the formation without changing personnel with this lineup. thats always a very good thing.

 

[Blueroses]

So nervous ...I hope we don't lose :S

Three in mid for Chelsea again :/

Is jojo playing Nasri role? With on up top? Dzeko please find your touch today !

 

[MCFC4EVR]

Have to agree with the comment about Garcia personally would have started Garcia and Milner in CM with Yaya further forward and Silva and Jovetic in wide positions. Is Garcia really that much better than MDM in a Two man midfield especially after just coming back from injury.

 

[silvasleftleg]

hmm, wonder if it as 4-4-2, with dzeko and jovetic up front, or a 4-3-3 with silva and jovetic on the wings and milner solidifying the central midfield. personally i like the second option better, but we can always switch the formation without changing personnel with this lineup. thats always a very good thing.

It will be a hybrid of 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1.

 

[Blueroses]

hmm, wonder if it as 4-4-2, with dzeko and jovetic up front, or a 4-3-3 with silva and jovetic on the wings and milner solidifying the central midfield. personally i like the second option better, but we can always switch the formation without changing personnel with this lineup. thats always a very good thing.

The latter sounds better

 

[Bob Hope]

hmm, wonder if it as 4-4-2, with dzeko and jovetic up front, or a 4-3-3 with silva and jovetic on the wings and milner solidifying the central midfield. personally i like the second option better, but we can always switch the formation without changing personnel with this lineup. thats always a very good thing.

i think it will be 2 up top with jovetic dropping deeper when we have'nt got the ball.

 

[Mr. Aguia]

hmm, wonder if it as 4-4-2, with dzeko and jovetic up front, or a 4-3-3 with silva and jovetic on the wings and milner solidifying the central midfield. personally i like the second option better, but we can always switch the formation without changing personnel with this lineup. thats always a very good thing.

I'd guess it's more of a 4-5-1 with Jovetic linking the midfield and Dzeko.

 

[whyalwaysyou]

David Luiz and Mikel are absolute shite.

He is at CB yeh. CDM I think hes top.

Well he's playing at CB today

Cahill will cover his arse. if cahill was out id be rubbing my hands with glee

 

[Mattyc55]

strongest Chelsea team

David Luiz and Mikel are absolute shite.

I meant strongest they had available. Thought he might play Schurlle etc