Strike

Lukaku and Mikel for KdB and Lampard

Lampard invisible

Ramires has had a shocker. Should stick to simple passes like the first two games

The speed in this attack could see Ferdinand make a mess of himself

Lampard will get overrun. Smh

Ramires - LampardKdB - ---Oscar--- - HazardSchurrle

I hope the surprise element of this works out for Chelsea

False 9...Bloody hell

^ Just like he was informed about Cavani?

Haha. All these rumours about Mata. United, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal Spurs

no. i remember a Monday night game taking place in the afternoon last year. Must have been a bank holiday or maybe Boxing day

starting XI voted by Chelsea fans http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/2013/8/26/4659500/chelsea-manchester-united-community-squad-selection-starting-lineup-bench

like Deco, this guy should have signed a few years earlier Mourinho apparently tried when he was here but Barca didn't sell then

It's official. Jose will introduce a revolutionary 3-6-1 formation Oscar - Ramires - KdB Willian - Mata - Hazard Schurrle

Don't think that was the case here at all. Game-plans change every game. Playing well against Villa won't give anything away for the United game

Yes, definitely. I don't get this logic. Chelsea may not have played their best game vs Villa but it's stupid to suggest Jose didn't pick the side without intention of playing their best game.

Mirror linking Mata to Arsenal http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-line-up-juan-mata-2218348?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Man, it must be so easy to become a journalist in the UK

it has to be said, Chelsea failed to break down Aston Villa. Really good passing and control football but very little in the way of forward thrust United is a different ball-game altogether but last season, even at Old Trafford, United sat deep and countered at pace and they are a lot better than Aston Villa in doing that. The defensive unit (Back 4 + pivot) needs to have a good game, not just against RVP but also in cutting out the pass-options - especially to the wingers - if we are to win this game.

I'd prefer Rooney over Willian/Eto'o. 1. Rooney is better than Eto'o, position and quality-wise, and has few more years in his tank than Eto'o 2. and Willian is not a priority signing. Unnecessary to fork out 30mil for him

I doubt Mikel will play in many games. He maybe brought on to protect a lead late on or play as DM against a big-ish team but for the most part, against the Hulls and the Norwich's of the league, it will be a more dynamic pivot

can probably ask Levy to fax it over

if Chelsea sell Moses, they can register only 23 eligible players

sadly, i think RVP will piss all over that defence. is Luiz fit for this one?

i think united will park the bus again i.e sit deep and counter

haha the reaction on here. Jose could have easily meant Chalobah, McEachran and the lot