Thomas Williams 166 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I'm betting on the draw, but hoping for the win! That way I'm content no matter what. I'm definitely feeling a 1-1 or 2-2, but seeing the blues win is definitely worth the $10 I'd lose. (A littler over a fiver to you folk?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I know I have already said I would be contented with a draw, but if we go to Everton and win we must be again considered as title challengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Williams 166 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I know I have already said I would be contented with a draw, but if we go to Everton and win we must be again considered as title challengers. Especially with the manchester teams struggling lately (Manure seems to be getting by more on luck than dominating their opponents) and Chelsea keep looking better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I can see Everton simply bullying our team, they're incredibly strong and that will compensate a small difference in quality. 2-1 loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Especially with the manchester teams struggling lately (Manure seems to be getting by more on luck than dominating their opponents) and Chelsea keep looking better and better. Lately? Manure have been shit and lucky all season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I can see Everton simply bullying our team, they're incredibly strong and that will compensate a small difference in quality. 2-1 loss.small difference in quality? are you kidding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 small difference in quality? are you kidding?Nope, the table shows it aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Nope, the table shows it aswell.When it comes to quality you need to look at the table in the end of the season. Plus Everton started very well for them, we're playing a new system. Our players are better and more talented then Everton's players in every position, besides the striker maybe, and we have much better squad. So no, its not "small", but they are a good team and in their stadium we could lose and it wouldnt be a surprise at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I know I have already said I would be contented with a draw, but if we go to Everton and win we must be again considered as title challengers. IF Manure had draw on the 26th I would consider us title contenders already. I know both Manchester teams would still be favorites, but we would be in the race!This is the most important game for Rafa (in England) yet, it will be a really good game to judge him. A draw is a good result for a top4 aspiration, but a win is a must if Benitez honestly believes we can be champions.I do fear for our chances though, each week there are less games for our rivals to lose points. In my opinion, it depends more on Manure losing than us winning.I am expecting a very open game, Everton 1-2 Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,351 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think we really need to pin Baines back like another poster said with Moses and possible Ramires playing with Luiz in this one.The worst thing we could do is play a defensive minded pivot I'd much prefer Ramires and Luiz in there due to the engine of Ramires running forward into space with Moses/Apzi against Baines. I really think that it can be done down their left side. Baines has created so many chances for them this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I know I have already said I would be contented with a draw, but if we go to Everton and win we must be again considered as title challengers. Not really. Not unless we add a CM/DM and more important than anything, a striker who can regularly score goals against weaker and stronger teams. That's one of, if not the largest contributing factors to the start of our rot. Goals started drying up and our midfielders couldn't keep picking up Torres's goal burden. We're back on Track now that Nando is scoring. Its no coincidence. If we add Those two things in January and are within, say 8 points of the top, then we are an outside chance at the title. Although admittedly City look a shadow of the team they were last year (I think we can steamroll them for 2nd place). It's ManUre who look so formiddable (Attacking wise). They are like a machine at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,351 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Further to my post I would really expect Rafa to come up with a plan for Baines, he is always billed as a tactical genius so lets see.. Moyes is no slouch either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Neil Jones @neiljonesecho Moyes said Seamus Coleman has "a chance" of facing Chelsea. Darron Gibson to be assessed. Kevin Mirallas won't play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea blue 615 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Provisional squads:Everton: Howard, Mucha, Neville, Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Naismith, Osman, Gibson, Pienaar, Jelavic, Heitinga, Hitzlsperger, Oviedo, Barkley, Vellios, Gueye, Duffy, Anichebe.Chelsea: Cech, Azpilicueta, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Luiz, Cahill, Cole, Bertrand, Mikel, Lampard, Ramires, Mata, Oscar, Hazard, Moses, Marin, Piazon, Torres, Turnbull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,151 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Huge relief Mirallas is out. His pace has been terrorizing defenders this season. I hope we can win this match, always a tough match for us but wiht our momentum and stronger squad going into the game I think we will win this one. I would prefer to see Lampard on the bench for this match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Ramires and Luiz have 4 yellow cards and we will play again with white shirts and for sure Matta will score.hahahRami has 5 yellows and served his 1 game ban against Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun 721 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Huge relief Mirallas is out. His pace has been terrorizing defenders this season. I hope we can win this match, always a tough match for us but wiht our momentum and stronger squad going into the game I think we will win this one. I would prefer to see Lampard on the bench for this match.Shame he's a crock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTernie 3 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Looking back for this epic match, full of emotions and beautiful goals. I hope it won't be hard game as in 06/07. No Fellaini, no Terry, but lose won't be surprise. I wish luck for Torres and looking forward for good performance :cfc: :cfc: :cfc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 What about Chelsea press conference?? Would be tomorrow I think.No press conference for this game and they don't do press conference on Saturday.Regardless of that though, the club's in-house TV will always interview with the manager ahead of the game every week to get their thoughts. And here it is for this weekend: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky 1 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Without Fellani makes things slightly easier but I still think it could be quite a tough game.I think this is the bigger test as to what we have faced the last week or two.I predict a draw. If we get a win, we really are picking up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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