Jase 43,479 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Manchester United vs ChelseaPRE-MATCH DISCUSSION AND LIVE CHATEnglish Premier League Matchday 326th August, Monday, 2013Old Trafford20:00 Kick Off (UK time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hopefully Luiz pulls a Carvalho.IF you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I hope Demba Ba is nowhere near Old Trafford for this one. Would also love Lampard to be on the bench he looks knacked already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Lampard and Ba on the bench, Torres to remain in the stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/21/rio-ferdinand-manchester-united-chelseaRio Ferdinand believes Manchester United matches against Liverpool and Manchester City are bigger occasions than those against Chelsea, whom the champions play on Monday at Old Trafford.The match will be David Moyes's first home Premier League outing as manager since succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson, with United and Chelsea having won their opening fixtures. Ferdinand played down the importance of meetings with Chelsea. "I wouldn't say it was one of my favourites," said the defender, who was speaking at United's launch of a commercial partnership with Apollo Tyres."You look forward to playing every time you step out at Old Trafford. It is a special place to play. We all appreciate playing there in front of our home fans and we try to put on a show. I wouldn't say we take anyone more seriously or enjoy playing against anyone more."The Liverpool and Manchester City games are usually hyped up a bit more than anyone else. The feeling after winning one of those games is probably the biggest of the season." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol123 175 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Have to go all out for this one, the question is which one will start on the right- Mata or KDB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 That's a beautiful picture in the OP.I think Mata had a chance to showcase how fit he was today but couldn't so I can see KDB returning for this one. Mata just needs more game time to regain his fitness and the sharpness will come back so most likely a sub. But if he's fit enough won't mind him starting in the middle either.Think Azpi will start, Luiz maybe if he's declared fit.CechAzpi - Luiz - Terry - ColeRamires - EssienKDB - Oscar - HazardLukaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Torres or Lukaku will start in this match. Both will have their chances, I think. I have a feeling Lukaku will start, Torres on the bench. Torres in for Lukaku at around the 2nd half. Hope we're not in behind when Torres in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I hope Demba Ba is nowhere near Old Trafford for this one. Would also love Lampard to be on the bench he looks knacked alreadyHow soon we forget.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYDxllDjTkc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopchop 68 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 That's a beautiful picture in the OP.I think Mata had a chance to showcase how fit he was today but couldn't so I can see KDB returning for this one. Mata just needs more game time to regain his fitness and the sharpness will come back so most likely a sub. But if he's fit enough won't mind him starting in the middle either.Think Azpi will start, Luiz maybe if he's declared fit.CechAzpi - Luiz - Terry - ColeRamires - EssienKDB - Oscar - HazardLukakuI think your assessment of Mata and KDB is spot on. However, I don't see the back 4 changing from what we've seen in the first two matches. Cahill and Ivanovic stay in the starting 11. Lukaku deserves his shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'm gonna go with a nervy 2-1 with Hazard and Lukaku scoringI start Mata mainly because we need his genius in the final 3rd more than we need Oscar's ability to win the ball. Utd's midfielders don't scare me, Mata gets another 60mins and Oscar comes in to kill it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Expected our defensive players will be the same, too risky to be changed at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 CechIvan - Luiz - Terry - ColeRamires - LampardKDB - Oscar - HazardTorresThis is what I think Mourinho will bring to the table. Anything else will surprise me - except Luiz who might not be completely fit and Mourinho knows that with van Persie against us we need to have the best fit defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRK180895 2 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 well lets sure hope that mou will put de bruyne in the right wing with mata/oscar in the amf position, because when mata & oscar played together, its like seeing lamps and gerrard play in the same team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea? 892 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Mazcar is not looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott 2,732 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Let's beat those fuckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero 1,875 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Cech - Azpi, Ivanovic, Luiz, Cole - Van Ginkel, Mikel - Schürrle, De Bruyne, Hazard - Torresor Schürrle for Torres and Oscar with KdB and Hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,509 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 CechIvan - Luiz - Terry - ColeRamires - LampardKDB - Oscar - HazardTorresThis is what I think Mourinho will bring to the table. Anything else will surprise me - except Luiz who might not be completely fit and Mourinho knows that with van Persie against us we need to have the best fit defenders.Not sure if we should be starting Lampard for 3 matches in a row...he looks kinda tired already. Agree with the rest of your lineupI'd like to see Ramires - Essien or Ramires - Mikel as the two midfielders...then if we need some inspiration and/or a goal, Lampard can come off the bench for a cameo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankit 3,176 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Man Utd have won 14 of their last 16 home matches in the Premier League.Man Utd have been winning at both half time and full time in 8 of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League.Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches in the Premier League.Chelsea have won 6 of their last 7 matches in the Premier League.Man Utd have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in the Premier League.There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Man Utd's last 3 games in the Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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