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As if we can't get 1-2 players in key areas and play 4-2-3-1...

Would rather see those loanees and young lads play. Think we have watched enough of our 1st team players played already. Done. Added it in the first post just to clear up any potential confusion!

This is absolutely pathetic from the media, again! He's at it again! Not even in the matchday squad, injured Terry dons full kit to address Chelsea fans after last-day Everton win

Apologies. But that is only the impression. Did mention an early kick off which one would expect the others to check out the time posted. And I'm sure many would be aware of the difference in time zone.

Whatever CHOULO...

1.30am is a pretty early kick off, no? Early hours in the morning...

Because we have just finished a long hard season and it's nonsensical to even be playing them in a friendly (which shouldn't even take place)?! Regardless of whether it's high intensity or not, after the amount of workload these players have gone through this season, it's basically a risk playing them. One sudden run or challenge could have them out injured a long period of time (touch wood). And since it's just a friendly, and a post-season friendly at that, why not just play more of the youngsters then?!

Firstly, I didn't say that was our strongest team. Just questioning why put out such a strong team given the number of games we have played this season! Secondly, just because we are going all the way to US, doesn't mean we have to play so many of these senior players. Looks likely that some youngsters will be joining in and it would probably be more of a mix and match team consisting senior and young players. Moreover, we would then be able to see some of these young lads in action and see how they fare. And not to mention, the likes of Luiz, Oscar, Azpi, Mata etc will all be playing in the Confederations Cup in June. Don't think there's any need more to flog them to death here when we should just rest them and not let them suffer any major burnt out especially with these players won't be getting much rest after the tournament as pre-season begins shortly after it.

Err, why are we even gonna play such a strong team? As if those 1st team players haven't played enough games already this season!

Piazon is still on loan at Malaga. And La Liga ends on 1st June. And as I said earlier, don't think the loaned players will follow. Seems a tad rush and their loan contracts wouldn't expire yet.

If we get it right this summer, with a few key additions and getting the right manager, we wouldn't have to worry about battling out for Top 3/4 anymore. Then again, most of us said this last summer...

They are celebrating like they have just won a trophy after the game today. Bloody embarrassing!

Goodbye Jamie. Put a spoiler tag for that next time FFS!!

Despite some baffling decisions and rocky moments along the way, ultimately, Benitez guided us into the Top 3 which we all wanted and predicted at the very least in the beginning of the season. And he also won us a trophy, even if its just the Europa League. We should have won 1-2 more and that's the frustrating thing. Otherwise, he has done a decent, I stress decent, job of what was asked of him.

The team will fly out to US tomorrow. No words on which players are going though. Don't think the loanees will follow as it seems a tad rush and their loan contracts don't expire yet. Expect the youngsters, maybe a number of them, to join in especially Cole, Cahill and Lampard have been allowed to leave after this game for England duties.

Only 34 replies post-match........

Note that this is an early kick off (UK time) since the game is played in United States. This match kicks off at 7.30pm local time in St.Louis, 23rd May.

Chelsea vs Manchester City PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION AND LIVE CHAT Post-Season Friendly No.1 24th May, Friday 2013 Busch Stadium, St. Louis 1.30am Kick Off (UK time) [Match kicks off at 7.30pm local time in St.Louis, 23rd May]

Chelsea vs Manchester City POST-MATCH DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Post-Season Friendly No.1 24th May, Friday 2013 Busch Stadium, St. Louis 01:30 Kick Off (UK time)

He has completed the season with 20 goals and 30 assists in all competitions. Brilliant!

That was just classic Chelsea. Made us panic and suffering heart attacks right till the very end. Anyway, we finished 3rd. Won a trophy in the Europa League (should have won 1-2). Ended the season on a winning run. Decent.

@Kieran. is on his way to winning the 'Most Controversial Member' award next year...

And Turnbull, Hilario, Benayoun and hopefully Torres...

Err, what happened to not believe in Youtube videos because it only makes everyone look good??