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No way, this is Arsenal we are talking about...

LOL, this looks like Brazileirão!!!!

The Match After an astonishing win at Etihad to blow the title race wide open, Chelsea host Newcastle tomorrow at 15.00 GMT in the 25th round of the Premier League in hopes of maintaining their amazing 2014 streak! Team News Although the Blues are still only a couple of points shy of table leader’s Arsenal, they have lost their last two meetings against Newcastle – losing 2-0 and 3-2, both at Saint Jaime’s Park . A win is vital and anything less than that would be a disappointment, especially a defeat. Not only would it be Chelsea’s very first home league loss under Jose Mourinho, but it would also be a huge upset for the fans, the players and their title dream. The Special One seems pretty happy with the way the team is performing and has finally found a consistent starting XI. He is very unlikely to change systems - so don’t expect anything different from the 4-2-3-1 Chelsea has been playing since his arrival - but he will definitely go out with a more attacking team though (probably with Oscar in for David Luiz). The back four will probably be the same that played against Manchester City; Matic and Ramires have a good chance of starting; Eto’o is almost a certainty (since Torres is not fully recovered from a knee injury); and the trio behind him has a good chance of having Hazard – Oscar – Willian (even though Salah could surprise everyone and make his Chelsea debut on the RW). Nevertheless, whoever is selected to play will have to play well and get the result. A win is crucial if Chelsea has any intention of winning the league! About the Opposition Newcastle United is having a complete roller-coaster season this year, going as low as the relegation zone and as high as seventh place. However, they only made 4 of their last 18 points (W1 D1 L4), which includes a second straight loss to rivals Sunderland and has led them to fall to the 8th place (3 behind Man United). Their away form is not something to be very proud of either, but Alan Pardew has already stated his team will face Chelsea confident. Which means we have a great chance of witnessing a wide open, fast pace, attacking match on Saturday afternoon. With that in mind, it is hard to imagine Newcastle sitting back defending for 90 minutes and repeating Sam Allardyce’s tactics in the West Ham 0-0 draw. Their fans will be expecting them to attack and go for the win so they can get away from the latest results and push for an European qualification. Newcastle plays on a modern 4-2-3-1 as well, with dynamic midfielders and responsible wingers. Their strength lies on the smooth transition their midfield provides from defending to attacking. They also have a superb keeper who likes to play well against us, on Krul too. However, the Magpies are completely depleted. Both their main strikers are out: Cissé with a bad back injury and Remy out due to a red card; Tiote is also injured with a hamstring; Coloccini and Obertan have knee problems; Gouffran with thigh issues; and they just sold Cabaye to PSG (one of the best midfielders in the EPL, according to Jose himself). Probable Lineups: Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azi; Ramires, Matic; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Eto’o. Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Krul, Debuchy, Williamson, S. Taylor, Haldara; Sissoko, Anita; Ben Arfa, Ameobi, Santon; Jong. Stats and Facts: 1) Chelsea are unbeaten in 72 Premier League home games with Jose Mourinho as boss (W56 D16 L0). 2) Newcastle have won three of their last four Premier League games against Chelsea (W3 D0 L1). 3) The Magpies have lost just one of their last four Premier League trips to Stamford Bridge (W1 D2 L1). 4) Alan Pardew’s side have failed to score in five of their last six Premier League games, losing four and winning just one in this run. 5) Samuel Eto’o has scored seven goals in his last seven games in all competitions at Stamford Bridge. 6) Newcastle have won three and lost just one of their last five Premier League games away from home. 7) Chelsea have won six of their last seven Premier League games. 8) Eden Hazard has embarked on 162 dribbles in the Premier League this season, more than any other player. 9) Since losing 3-2 at Stoke, Chelsea have conceded only three goals in nine games. (Stats above obtained from Daily Mail) Betting Odds (Full Time): Chelsea Win – 1/4 Draw – 9/2 Newcastle Win – 11/1 (Odds obtained from SkyBet) TV This game will be live on BBC One in the UK. You can see where/if the game will be live your country here. Note that this game will NOT be broadcast live in a lot of regions, but there should be a lot of streams available. Click here to view article.

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He is just a couple of months older than Neymar and he has done nothing major yet. He has never been the focal point of any team (despite playing for BVB and Bayern). Gotze isnt even a regular starter for Bayern and Neymar only needed 2 weeks to beat Pedro, Sanchez and Fabregas for the starting position! Also, La Liga is the weakest of the 5 major leagues? ROFL! Spain is a tougher place than playing for Bayern in the Bundesliga. The fact Barcelona has to face Atletico and Real twice a year is already harder than to beat 5-0 every other opponent in Germany. But I dont need to be having this discussion now. Return 5 years from now and see how foolish you will have look (just like in the Confederations Cup)...

I know that, but he is indeed right when he says it is very convenient for Mourinho to use the "tiny horse" analogy! Not that Jose is taking the wrong approach (to the contrary), but still, it isnt like Pellegrini went on a crazy Wenger rant or anything like that...

He does have a point.

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Gotze is the one who is completely overrated, he is the one not on par with Hazard and Neymar. To me, in a 5 year time, Hazard and Neymar will be two of the best in the world and Mario Gotze will be a little bit behind in the discussion. If you compare a 10min youtube video of the very best of Maradona and Pelé, the Argentine will win hands down (even Garrincha would). However, career wise, it is not even a debate. Pelé had the greatest career both on a personal level and as far as titles go.

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To be fair, Anfield is only overated by the English... If you ask what the top 10 loudest/craziest stadiums for anyone outside England, I bet Anfield would not make the vast majority of the lists!

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Yeah, he is an incredible member! Props to him as well!

That is absolutely pathetic! Hazard was THE reason Chelsea won seven and only drew once in the month of January. What a complete joke!!!!

I didnt know that. All I did was complete this month's donation goal!

Completed it!

You can only change it in UCL, because teams have to send new squad forms for the knock-out stages...

It really depends from case to case though...

WTF, Really? Oscar wearing Drogba's jersey almost brought me to tears. Dont ever take that jersey away from him! OMG!!! Am I the only one who likes Oscar with #11 and Hazard with #17?

Double post.

You are absolutely correct, I only quoted you because I feel the need to enlighten you about Neymar's position because you posted incorrect information about why he went for Brazil's #10! Just like you have the right correct everyone who posts something you think is wrong (which you love to do), I also have the right to do the same... Barbara, have you ever participated in a negotiation? Because really, this particular paragraph has just a load of horse s*** in its bad attempt to counter-argue... Nike wanted Brazil's #10 shirt to be worn by one of their own propaganda players, especially since the World Cup will be in our country in 2014. Neymar is basically the only big name (in the midfield/attack) who could make that wish come true. So, they reached out to Neymar's aggency (which is owned by Ronaldo if I am not mistaken) and asked them to see if there was an amicable way to change shirt numbers with Oscar. Now, like you said, Nike could have very well just imposed it. However, what is one of the main rules of politics and negotiations? Dont engage in unnecessary fights! So, why go to all this trouble with CBF, Oscar, Big Phill, etc., if Neymar could just ask and try to not make a huge deal out of it? Neymar is one of Oscar's best friends, a simple 5min talk during training session would obviously be enough to resolve the matter (a very small matter, btw). You have the right to believe in whatever you want, at the end of the day you will still be wrong about it. You might still be doubtful with just me talking, but PVC posted it in his blog when it happened, so you can double check there if you want to! And even if it was because of Neymar's ego or his dad's plan. Doesn't he deserves to have the #10 shirt if he wanted and Oscar agreed to it? It is not like will have to carry the team by his shoulders (just like last summer) anyways. Theoretically, the #10 is loaned out to the centralized play maker, but we already had some forwards using it and so on. I liked Oscar with the #10, but be that him or Neymar we will be very well represented. Oscar is extremely important to Brazil and Chelsea, but there is no question Neymar is the bright light. He is for Brazil the parallel to the Hazard-Oscar situation in Chelsea; in which one is great and works hard but the other is the real game changer and future world's best! One thing though: Neymar doesnt even have half the ego a multimillionaire teenage boy usually has. He is not humble (like Hazard, etc), but he is not even close to being a Rooney, Balotelli, Messi or CR7. I cant get my head around on how do people think he has such a big ego. Dont tell me it is because of the hair or whatever, lol. LOL, I actually dont even know! I guess I wanted to make it clear that Neymar isnt that amazingly villain people portray him to be, so I am constantly in the need to enter in arguments with whomever keeps with the "cunt this, cunt that"... I also dont give a shit, as long as both continue to play great for our nation, everything is fine. But like I said, it pisses me off that every little thing that happen Neymar is all of a sudden the second coming of Darth Vader!!! I am sure you feel that with Cristiano Ronaldo as well!

Arsene Wenger is actually an excellent coach.

That is not the part I disagree, I never said Neymar didnt ask for it (which if you actually read my post it is there). But it is pathetic to say it was for vains reasons when you have got no clue on why he actually asked for it! No mention of Nike? Are you five years old? Yeah, Neymar and Felipão will really expose the business reasons behind why a certain player decided to change his kit number. LOL! Once again, you decide to argue the part of the discussion that is convenient to you and leave your mistakes to second plan...