Closed Everton v Chelsea

[Azpinator 2,325]

I can see at least two of them dropping points...hopefully.

That 3-2 match is one of my all time favorite Chelsea matches. 3 moments of brilliance won us the game. Good times

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Absolutely love that match, but not the kits that were used.. That wasn't easy on the eyes.

[rafafan 10]

Whats your stats like against Everton, Rafa has a good solid record against the dogs of war.

Played 14, won 8 Drawn 3, lost 3, 4 wins at goodison park.

It should be a tough win.

[Leif 6,006]

We will win.

[Miracle 249]

Big test for us overall , hopefully one we will pass. If we come away from Goodison with the 3 points, then I will start believe we are turning the corner out of our usual winter sticky patch.

[Leif 6,006]

We've had 59 shots in our last 3 games in all comps. Everton have had 45.

We've had 25 on target. Everton have had 12.

We've scored 14 goals. Everton have scored 5.

We've conceded 1 goal. Everton have conceded 3.

Everton have only been able to win by 1 goal at most in their last few wins. We of course won by 8 goals and scored 4 more goals than Leeds United.

Everton's scoring threat (aside from Jelavic) who is Fellaini; is out for this game. We've got everyone available aside from Terry I believe.

Looking at stats, it would seem the following are likely scenarios:-

A tight, low-scoring (if any goals at all) 1st half. Over 2.5 goals in the second half.

Everton will be bad at defending against long-shots.

Our defence will have a little bit of trouble on the wings, but Everton will find themselves offside more than they'd like. They'll likely throw Baines forward to whip in crosses, but this'll leave space behind him for Moses (who I assume will be starting) to exploit.

Jelavic will likely score a headed goal from a set-piece if Luiz is slotted into central defence (in my opinion).

Hazard will win a penalty.

Prediction:- Everton 1 - 2 Chelsea

[Shogun 721]

any injury or another susspend player for them

might play...

Gibson (went off injured at half time on Saturday)

Coleman

Mirallas (but probably not)

Definitely out...

Fellaini (suspended)

Hibbert

[Shogun 721]

What about Jelavic:P

We sold him to get Saha back for this game.

[rafafan 10]

Hello chaps, I think you will find the game will be more comfortable than you think, this is exactly how its going to go.

Fast paced direct football from everton for the first 10 minutes, couple of set pieces early on lots of physical cahllenges, and if they do not score then the following is likely going to happen.

Chelsea keep possession about 58%, and then create about 6 clear chances during the game and take 2-3 of them ,

Its typical everton , Everton have only beaten rafa twice in the league and have lost 8 times to him, he knows how to play them, it be more comfortable than you think.

No feilani, means more good news, keep baines occupied with Hazard, and pienar through Moses, and thats Everton done.

after the first 10 minutes, they will not play any football, they will defend play on the counter attack, Chelsea's movements and use of the ball will be key as you will have loads of the ball, it be a home game.

[bushman 2,043]

May I suggest to see Chelsea being tested against Everton´s full squad ?

There is no need to wish otherwise. Chelsea must be tested against stronger teams. At least, we will see what´s the team all about.

[rafafan 10]

Assistant of Rafa or what

Lol..I wish..

No my assessment is what has been seen before in the derbies that were played previously.everton will be a test the first 10-15 minutes, but after that you guys will take control, maybe in those games they had an inferiority complex against Liverpool and usen to get battered with the ball ...(lol)..some of the games under rafa at goodison we use to make them look very average even when they were on form.

We use to beat them with 9 and 10 men, on many occassions, under rafa, I think he knows how to play Moyes, thats why i think it might be more comfortable than you think, however someone is telling me they are your bogey team, so it might be just a bit harder.

8 wins, 2 draws, 2 defeats, in the PL agaisnt the smae opposition and manger means you know how to play them.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Lol..I wish..

No my assessment is what has been seen before in the derbies that were played previously.everton will be a test the first 10-15 minutes, but after that you guys will take control, maybe in those games they had an inferiority complex against Liverpool and usen to get battered with the ball ...(lol)..some of the games under rafa at goodison we use to make them look very average even when they were on form.

We use to beat them with 9 and 10 men, on many occassions, under rafa, I think he knows how to play Moyes, thats why i think it might be more comfortable than you think, however someone is telling me they are your bogey team, so it might be just a bit harder.

8 wins, 2 draws, 2 defeats, in the PL agaisnt the smae opposition and manger means you know how to play them.

It won't be the same, Liverpool over the years have had Everton's number, even without Rafa you still beat them a lot in the past couple seasons.

They always frustrate us home or away, but i think we can come out of this game with 3 points.

[Cosmin 2,484]

Always a tough game against Everton. I'm not so optimistic about this, but who knows?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

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[rafafan 10]

Yeah mate I agree. Rafa is maestro and genius.

Its best to wait until seasons over before admiting it !!! (lol)..just give him a chance thats what I say.

By the way, I was born and raised in a 95% Chelsea area, my father has a restaurant that is all blue catering for all Chelsea fans, and I have been to stamford bridge more times than anfield in my whole life, even during the days of Ken bates and restricted views in the shed end, when tickets were £15.

I have more than a passing interest in Chelsea FC, but I guess its more followed closely now, than before.

by the way you have employed somebody with 6 wins out of 10 matches, imagine an LFC fan like me now who has to support a manager who has won 9 out of 31 matches this season.

oh its one of your coaches ...lol....

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[bushman 2,043]

Perhaps, Rafa has Everton´s number, who knows ?

Since, Rafa came on, the team was molded into a scoring machine, I feel.

Personally, I like to see Chelsea playing an attacking football.

I do not mean to criticize Di M but that park the bus did not sit well with me.

[Jase 43,479]

That 3-2 match is one of my all time favorite Chelsea matches. 3 moments of brilliance won us the game. Good times

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Oh gawd! The nightmare then of having Boulahrouz as one of our defenders!!

[Shogun 721]

Oh gawd! The nightmare then of having Boulahrouz as one of our defenders!!

I stood and clapped Drogba's goal sitting in the upperr gwladys street at the time. The went home and cried lol

[Peppi85 110]

I know I was just asking. No need to give me that look...

I think, with a game in hand, we can afford a draw here. One of the toughest places to go in the league and a point would keep us 3rd. I'd take a draw right now.

Without Fellaini & Mirallas we should be able to take the 3 points home! & I don't rate their CF that much either... Just need to watch out for the combinations between Baines & Pienaar! Osman & Coleman I do like from their team as well. Their CB's are decent at defending, but they usually hoof it away...

Oh they got Neville in their team hopefully @ RB vs. Aiden azaaar

Ifff they still dream about the title, they need 3 points. simple as that!!!

[Shogun 721]

Neville kept Bald quiet on the three occasions they've faced each other (it defies all logic I know) so I wouldn't be too worried about him against Hazard.