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#NUFC (4-2-3-1) v #Chelsea: Krul; Debuchy, S.Taylor, Coloccini ©, Santon; Perch, Cabaye; Gouffran, Sissoko, Gutierrez; Cisse.

I am not saying that Messi is a saint or the most humble guy you will ever meet but this incident doesn't sound too real to me. It just gives that smell of media just blowing it out of proportion. Yes, he might have a word with Arbeloa but i am pretty he wouldn't have abused him in front of his pregnant wife , that too when he just became a dad!! Also i don't expect a 25 year old to behave like that after a game, he is mature enough to realize that it's just a game!! I could be wrong but unless there is some definite reply from someone reliable , i won't believe it!! Has marca(respected newspaper if i am not wrong) followed the story with something else??

Looking at his ban, in spite of us dropping points, i feel it's a good thing that he had a time off from the game for a while. I don't remember him not starting a match since he came, he has been playing continuously for Chelsea and even though he is young, everyone needs to recharge their batteries. A 2 week rest for him will do wonders for him and will eventually be lot beneficial for the team in the final few months from now. He can now be fresh and will be ready to go full throttle.

Luiz has been ruled out by Rafa!! I hope Terry starts this one, i have had enough of brain farts from Iva and Cahill partnership. Terry has to start along with Cahill. Pretty sure it will be Lampard, Ramires midfiled, and i hope Benny starts ahead of Bertrand on the LW.

Rafa Benitez confirms that both Petr Cech and Juan Mata trained and are available for selection, but David Luiz is still injured. #CFC Benitez: "I'm very pleased for Ashley Cole if he reaches the 100 cap mark for England, it's a fantastic achievement." #CFC Benitez: "It's brilliant for Cesar Azpilicueta to be called into the Spain squad, that was one of the targets we set for him." #CFC Benitez: "Newcastle did well against Aston Villa, hopefully they won't be as happy at the end of tomorrow's game." #CFC Benitez: "Hopefully, in the next couple of months we can maintain our consistency and keep winning games." #CFC

Chelsea are undefeated in their last 6 away matches against Newcastle United in all competitions. Chelsea are undefeated in their last 5 away matches in the Premier League. Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 away matches against Newcastle United in all competitions. -whoscored.com

Mourinho called and he didn't think twice. Don't you remember his press conference where he called Jose 'Daddy'. BTW there was this one shoulder charge by Essien on Messi last night. Boy, that was one 'Bison' charge.

Found this on twitter. Sigh, we can have 2 teams from the player we have sent on loan.

Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial BREAKING NEWS --> We have reached agreement with FC Schalke 04 for the immediate transfer of Lewis Holtby

I saw it in the news here. Jeez, who would be daft enough to blow crackers inside the closed room?? RIP to all those who unfortunately were caught in this. Thoughts with their families, what an idiotic way of loosing your dear ones.

The pitch was pathetic, downright pathetic. We will paste them at the Bridge! Let's just move on. so when is the draw for the next round?

Dan Levene ‏@BluesChronicle Griffin Park pitch not in best state: scattering of sand in one half. Believe it or not Chelsea paid for the grass: recompense for U21s use.

Chelsea subs for Brentford: Hilario, Azpilicueta, Ferreira, Ake, Benayoun, Mata, Ba.

Chelsea team for Brentford: Turnbull, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Lampard, Marin, Oscar, Bertrand, Torres.

Forgotten man Benayoun in the squad today

Isn't it a bit early for any kind of rumour to come out!!

Zaha turns up to #MUFC medical wearing an Imogen Thomas t-shirt.... Make sure Giggs doesn't see-Twitter