CHOULO19 24,332 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I honestly think that Benitez will not start both of Mata and Hazard. He'll have an eye on the EL final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,448 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I honestly think that Benitez will not start both of Mata and Hazard. He'll have an eye on the EL final.I'm pretty sure he's already contemplating resting Hazard, especially now that he has doubts regarding his fitness. You can expect Lampard and Ba to start for sure. He's already hinted that Lampard won't play in the final, and Ba can't either. I just hope Mata starts the game as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiddharthChand 2 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) My preferred setting now that Mikel, Hazard and Hazard are doubtfuls. CECHAZPI TERRY IVANOVIC COLE LAMPS LUIZRAMIRES MATA OSCAR BA Edited May 10, 2013 by SiddharthChand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm pretty sure he's already contemplating resting Hazard, especially now that he has doubts regarding his fitness. You can expect Lampard and Ba to start for sure. He's already hinted that Lampard won't play in the final, and Ba can't either. I just hope Mata starts the game as well.Yes, I also expect Moses and JT to start. Mainly something like:CechAzpi-Cahil-JT-ColeRamires-LampsOsca-Mata-MosesBa Which should be good enough to get the three points, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Just found out I'm working when this game is on.Sorry to break it to you, but we never win when I'm at work.Better luck next year boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeboii 1,844 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Just found out I'm working when this game is on.Sorry to break it to you, but we never win when I'm at work.Better luck next year boys!Call in sick man! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sovieticus 743 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Just found out I'm working when this game is on.Sorry to break it to you, but we never win when I'm at work.Better luck next year boys!If we kill you, the cycle will end right? Win = win. You don't work then and we win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Just found out I'm working when this game is on.Sorry to break it to you, but we never win when I'm at work.Better luck next year boys!Call in sick just say your feeling Blue!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankit 3,176 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Apologies if it's a repost.Cole and Hazard having fun with Marin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Apologies if it's a repost.Cole and Hazard having fun with Marin!! Marin looked terrified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXgwp4L9YyAOriol and lol at JT at 4:25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edetarod 2,155 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 i have a feeling we'll manage to snatch a draw from jaws of victory again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonBLUE 819 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm working tomorrow so hope I come home to a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Some pre-match stats...1. Chelsea have only won 2 of their last 13 Premier League visits to Villa Park - W2 D7 L4. (Only 7 PL wins overall in 20 visits).2. Rafa Benitez has faced Aston Villa 6 times at Villa Park in the Premier League and his results read - DWDWDW (earliest to latest).3. Chelsea have picked up 7 points from their last 3 Premier League away matches compared to 0 in 9 prior to that.4. Aston Villa have won just 3 of their last 11 home games in the Premier League, losing six of those matches. (via Guardian)5. Aston Villa have not kept a clean sheet in the last 20 Premier League matches. Their previous clean sheet was the 0-0 draw vs Stoke on 8th December.6. Aston Villa have picked up 16 points from the last 8 Premier League matches (W5 D1 L2) compared to just 6 in 8 games (W1 D3 L4) prior to that.7. Oscar has scored three goals in his past four Premier League appearances after managing just one in the previous 29. (via Guardian)8. Fernando Torres has not scored in the Premier League since he opened the scoring in Chelsea's 8-0 defeat of Villa on 23 December. (via Guardian)9. Christian Benteke has scored 13 Premier League goals in 2013, more than any other player. (via OptaJoe)10. Chelsea have not beaten Paul Lambert's team (Wycombe Wanderers in 06/07 and Norwich in 11/12 season) away from home in all comps - D2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 After feeling so frustrated with the result on Wednesday, I don't know what I'm gonna do here if we don't win. Could start going on a rampage in the house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,946 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm nervous about this game.Ditto.You just know both Arse and Spuds will win their games with the luck Arse gets and Bale will probably score an 88th minute winner for Spuds.We need to score early and kill the game. I'll be nervous until the final whistle even if we're up 3-0 at the half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changingman_2000 876 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I am concerned about this game, big time. Vila are on a bit of a crest, and we were so near yet so far (Cheers for that Thrush). With this in mind, I reckon TFSW will go for it, Yossi in centre of defence, Mikel Obi as the lone striker. Paulo as attacking midfielder and Frank as right back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Don't worry guys we won't lose, I'll be at Villa Park. We haven't lost whenever I've been to a game yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 No resting of players... Worry about Wednesday on Wednesday... Best team... Let's get the job done. Cech Azpi Ivan JT coleLuiz lamps Oscar mata hazardBa3 points thank you very much... Come home Jose.And then think about the Europa League final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Don't worry guys we won't lose, I'll be at Villa Park. We haven't lost whenever I've been to a game yet... A draw won't do us much good so you're not helping, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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