This one is going to be tougher than many people think.. Can still envisage a 0-2 win.. Drogba starting will show just what we have been missing even though the results may not show it..
This is going to be a tough one.. Home advantage coupled with being third in the table, even with knowing we have games in hand, should be motivational enough to see us through..
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As long their security is beefed up to ensure further such instances aren't repeated and they willingly want to stay back, I'd support them.. But I don't want any martyrs of football..
it's not that Ivanovic doesn't bring anything offensively to teh team BL, Bosingwa's speed and crossing give him a slight edge.. And the teams looks balanced going up from both sides and we'll be stretching the teams further.. I'm sure though against a great Left winger Iva will be preferred, a la Dinho of 05..
Matic has all the attributes to succeed at DM, doesn't he? A good physique, brilliant at holding the ball up and spreading it around and the long range diagonals..
Will be really surprised if we offer him a 2 year deal.. Wouldn't put a 1 year deal with an option to extend for another year past it though, somehow it sounds reasonable
I take it as a welcome accolade.. Sheer brilliance and consistent at that.. The thing with Opta stats however is they released some stats which showed henry as the best player in the world last season and Pizarro was in amongst the top 10.. Heck, I ain't complaining..
Tough fixture but the timing makes 3 points look uncompromisable.. I'm sure the African boys would wanna depart with a win and I hope we get it, doesn't have to be convincing at all if you ask me.. I believe Sturridge should be able to step up to the mark..
Well I'm a tad frustrated like everyone else.. But on the plus side we ended up increasing our lead.. I honestly believe that Zola would have been fired next week had he lost today.. which i think should be put to rest for at least a few more weeks..
Jose has the tactical nous but not the team to beat us, their defence and midfield is not quite up to the level of ours and if we have a fit Drogba, i think over the two legs we should go through..
I asked my pool friend who was trying to compare our results with his for a bet on us getting a victory tonight.. and he said he'd bet his house on Chelsea winning tonight..
I'm not really frustrated by todays performance.. Disappointed yes, but it's just one of those days you know, score as much we might, we'd still draw.. Very unlucky with the goals.. But still top of the league... Come on Villa