BRMC

He may struggle with this game but he could get that 1 pass in and create something.

I think Anelka will grab a goal

Its up to the players to sort this out now, very little options on the bench except maybe Sturridge who could have a point to prove.

I cant stand him

Citys defense is better than i thought our front 3 are getting nothing this half, we are defo missing super frank in midfield.

They play 2 defensive mids at home in a game they need to win, Mancini is scared of us Bit worried about our bench though..

Nice touch from the club

Theres no way the city defence will handle our forwards, iv even heard richards is out and barry could be playing left back which could help us in the midfield battle. I think Essien and Mikel will be key to us winning this game, i also hope JT goes in hard through the back of tevez.

Ultra cringeworthy

In the long run its probably better we are out as we have one of the smallest squads in the league. The big 3 trophys are still possible and thats what matters. I dont mind going out its just the fact we took 2 injuries for it

The youngsters cant complain when they dont get anymore minutes till the f.a cup now, they had their chance and blew it. Im not having a moan i think it was a good game although our performance was pretty dire. We need a better sub keeper and i just hope the injurys to Kalou and Yossi arent so bad because they have both looked good lately.

Newcastle are up for this, we need to sort it out at half time. Our defence is struggling.

Air shot

Were giving the ball away quite easy in the final third.

I can only imagine TX`s reaction to that challenge.

Nice to see the young talent proving themselves, Sol Campbell is going to struggle tonight.

Looks good, will be good to see how Ramires gets on there instead of mikel.

Ok sounds like the bbc arent showing it online then, give this a try nearer to kick off http://www.atdhe.net/24588/watch-chelsea-vs-newcastle-united

Good news, we should see him back in a few weeks.

Im excited to see how the kids get on but im not expecting a big victory. Im not sure about this but i think the match is being shown on the BBC sport website and the highlights are definitely on the bbc league cup show.

Im not that keen on Turnbull starting but like said above he has to have some minutes, so not much we can do. Will be intresting to see if Hilario is on the bench.

They are the ones who will be scared of us coming into the match, if we play like we have so far they are going to struggle to live with us. I still dont think City have gelled together just yet, if we can keep Tevez quiet we could take the 3 points, that said i think it will be 1-1 hope im wrong!

haha was that a dive from Drogba when Mikel did him

Im happy as this if true shows Roman is still intent on sticking around for the future

Good performance from everyone today, bring on city.