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I'm a little bit worried about our defense and the protection from the midfielders. Matic isn't as solid as last season, so might we need Mikel next to him and give Matic more freedom to participate in the attack. We need Willian's legs in this one, as we could see he's fantastic in tracking back and stop counter attacks because he's faster than a lot of players. Don't think Mou will change Azpi for Luis in this match, so think he will go with the fixed back 4. (4-3-3) Courtois Iva-Gary-JT-Azpi Rami/Mikel Matic Cesc Willian Costa Hazard

Lol, you're clearly a wikipedia analyst.

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9475529/mourinho-rues-missed-chances Post match interview Schalke

Just knew it..not killing a game results in this BS

Willian is a monster

Hmm Schurrle and Salah are not even on the bench.

Replace Oscar with Willian and I'd agree,Willian is so underrated...

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9474022/football-association-planning-to-cut-non-eu-imports-into-england Football Association planning to cut non-EU imports into England

Would love to see him at Chelsea in January/Summer.

10 in competition, 16 total

Chelsea land Mike Dean as referee against City.. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2756649/Chelsea-refereed-Mike-Dean-time-Jose-Mourinho-blasted-him.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Yep, we need that extra defensive power in the midfield which Luiz gave us last season against City. Hope Ramires can provide that if Mikel doesn't play.

Mou said it's very important to win the first CL game at home so I'm expecting a very strong line up. We will try to kill the match before the HT so we can rest some key players for City. Expecting Cesc,Costa, Hazard, Matic all to start with our senior defenders. The only changes I'm expecting is Filipe Luis for Azpi/Iva and Salah/Schurrle to start this one. Against City we will probably start with: Courtois, Iva, Gary,JT, Azpi, Matic, Cesc, Mikel/Rambo, Hazard, Willian, Costa. (4-3-3) So I think the line up for Schalke will be: Courtois, Azpi/Iva, Gary, JT, Luis, Cesc, Matic, Salah/Schurrle, Oscar, Hazard, Costa. (4-2-3-1)

Injured, unlucky

mata 4-0

What a beauty Arda Turan 1-2!!!

Yes 1-0 Atletico! Tiago!

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/9468660/mourinho:-we-are-difficult-to-stop Post match interview Swansea

Wowww sancheZzz 2-1

Just sit out for 2 hours mate

Yeah and also when he wants to rest Cahill/Terry, he can move Brana to the centre and Azpi to rb, Luis lb. We have 2xlb, 2xrb,3xcb in 5 reliable senior defenders, it's a fantastic situation.

Yeah it's a crucial year, if he doesn't sign an extension he will only have 2 years left on his contract.

Denis suarez lol

We were talking about pace and the ability to beat players with pace, not about work-rate or other things. I agree with you, Ozil is more a play maker who loves to pass and assist others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6veCDh7Comg (3:43, a great rush where he showed his pace) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNHlrHfr3nY (2.41, another great run) I never said he's a speed monster like Di Maria/Ronaldo, my only point was, he's faster than Oscar.

So because he's German, he knows all the German players well? I've been watching Ozil since wc 2010 and ALL his games at Real Madrid, so I can also have a say here. Ozil can beat players with pace but just doesn't do it often. Oscar is not a fast player, I think most of the members would agree with that. Also, why are you talking about Ozils laziness, nothing to do with his pace..