Closed Man United v Chelsea

[Heisenberg 1,824]

Praising your opposition when they deserve it is called being a footballing fan. Not supporting the other team.

Post of the day.

[Henrique 9,133]

Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Cole. Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Mata, Schurle; Torres.

Thats my prediction.

[Henrique 9,133]

For all the talk and prediction of Mourinho going with the 4-2-3-1, it wouldn't be a surprise at all if he actually decides to play 4-3-3 looking to keep it tight, play on the counter, make it a boring game even and snatch a 1-0 win. After all, this is a big BIG away game.

i dont believe its even possible to play in a 4-3-3 system with the current squad.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Cole. Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Mata, Schurle; Torres.

Thats my prediction.

We would lose with that lineup, imo,

[Strike 7,490]

Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Cole. Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Mata, Schurle; Torres.

Thats my prediction.

sadly, i think RVP will piss all over that defence.

is Luiz fit for this one?

[Sheva. 5,373]

Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Cole. Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Mata, Schurle; Torres.

Thats my prediction.

Hazard will play obviously. And Mikel/MVG instead of Lampard. Apart from that, i'm fine with the rest.

[Henrique 9,133]

Hazard will play obviously. And Mikel/MVG instead of Lampard. Apart from that, i'm fine with the rest.

Not sure, he already played both matches, Mourinhos likes to rotate, probably want Hazard to make an impact in he 2nd half for this one.

[ChelseaUnite 26]

-----------------Cech------------------

Iva------Cahill-------Terry-----Cole

-----Ramires------MVG/Lamp------

KDB/Mos---Oscar/Mata----Hazard

---------------Torres------------------

3 - 0 to Chelsea. Hazard, Torres, and Mata scores.

[Stats 7,145]

Oh do shut up you silly boy. I know it's hard that someone doesn't agree with you and no matter how many pointless times you post I will not change my opinion.

If you love utd and DeGea so much go and support Utd and let other people talk.

You are not worthy of arguing with, I am so bored of you.

LOL, another idiotic post from an idiotic person. I will say no more. What an absurd reply. Because I think he is a good keeper that means I love United, yeah, yeah whatever , I will not even reply to you from now on, not worth it.

Anyway to the game itself I really hope Lukaku starts. I know he came off the bench last season against United and scored a hattrick in 45 mins but I believe it is time that he gets a chance to start up front. Especially with the possible signing of Rooney, it would be nice to see Lukaku get a start like Torres and Ba have had so far. I hope Cole can neutralize the threat of Valencia as much as possible because that will be United's game plan. Dominate possession, get the ball down that flanks and get it into RVP who only needs one chance. It is quite weird how every time we play United they always dominate most of the first half or first 30 mins and then we come out of our shell and fire back. I hope we put them on the back foot this time as I believe if we can score the first goal, Moyes will have a lot of thinking to do.

I also can't see Rooney starting at all. I reckon that is Moyes ploy of 'mind games' back against Mourinho. Feel confident though and reckon we might make a statement this Monday night.

[Strike 7,490]

it has to be said, Chelsea failed to break down Aston Villa. Really good passing and control football but very little in the way of forward thrust

United is a different ball-game altogether but last season, even at Old Trafford, United sat deep and countered at pace and they are a lot better than Aston Villa in doing that. The defensive unit (Back 4 + pivot) needs to have a good game, not just against RVP but also in cutting out the pass-options - especially to the wingers - if we are to win this game.

[1chelsea 864]

it has to be said, Chelsea failed to break down Aston Villa. Really good passing and control football but very little in the way of forward thrust

United is a different ball-game altogether but last season, even at Old Trafford, United sat deep and countered at pace and they are a lot better than Aston Villa in doing that. The defensive unit (Back 4 + pivot) needs to have a good game, not just against RVP but also in cutting out the pass-options - especially to the wingers - if we are to win this game.

Do you really think Jose will play is best game on the villa game so Manu can read it so as to prepare themselves ?? I guess not

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Do you really think Jose will play is best game on the villa game so Manu can read it so as to prepare themselves ?? I guess not

There is nothing more true than this. I've told a lot of people. This is how football works. He'll play his best against United and then slowly go back to normal until the next big game.

[NishC300 1,865]

For all the talk and prediction of Mourinho going with the 4-2-3-1, it wouldn't be a surprise at all if he actually decides to play 4-3-3 looking to keep it tight, play on the counter, make it a boring game even and snatch a 1-0 win. After all, this is a big BIG away game.

yes but United's midfield is pretty shit and United usually park the bus anyway so we tend to dominate possession in all our games against them. 4-2-3-1 would be fine IMO. Remember last season's games.

[Strike 7,490]

There is nothing more true than this. I've told a lot of people. This is how football works. He'll play his best against United and then slowly go back to normal until the next big game.

Do you really think Jose will play is best game on the villa game so Manu can read it so as to prepare themselves ?? I guess not

Yes, definitely. I don't get this logic. Chelsea may not have played their best game vs Villa but it's stupid to suggest Jose didn't pick the side without intention of playing their best game.

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Yes, definitely. I don't get this logic. Chelsea may not have played their best game vs Villa but it's stupid to suggest Jose didn't pick the side without intention of playing their best game.

He picked a side that would get the result. We all like goals, but not every game is about banging 5 to 6 goals into the net. Why give away a game plan before an important game? It's clever strategy. In Inter Milan, he always did that. Ended up winning the treble by playing a shit game before the Milan Derby.

[Strike 7,490]

He picked a side that would get the result. We all like goals, but not every game is about banging 5 to 6 goals into the net. Why give away a game plan before an important game? It's clever strategy. In Inter Milan, he always did that. Ended up winning the treble by playing a shit game before the Milan Derby.

Don't think that was the case here at all. Game-plans change every game. Playing well against Villa won't give anything away for the United game

[The_Flash 1,144]

LOL, another idiotic post from an idiotic person. I will say no more. What an absurd reply. Because I think he is a good keeper that means I love United, yeah, yeah whatever , I will not even reply to you from now on, not worth it.

Anyway to the game itself I really hope Lukaku starts. I know he came off the bench last season against United and scored a hattrick in 45 mins but I believe it is time that he gets a chance to start up front. Especially with the possible signing of Rooney, it would be nice to see Lukaku get a start like Torres and Ba have had so far. I hope Cole can neutralize the threat of Valencia as much as possible because that will be United's game plan. Dominate possession, get the ball down that flanks and get it into RVP who only needs one chance. It is quite weird how every time we play United they always dominate most of the first half or first 30 mins and then we come out of our shell and fire back. I hope we put them on the back foot this time as I believe if we can score the first goal, Moyes will have a lot of thinking to do.

I also can't see Rooney starting at all. I reckon that is Moyes ploy of 'mind games' back against Mourinho. Feel confident though and reckon we might make a statement this Monday night.

Good response NOT, name calling is so childish and frankly quite ignorant. End of back to the game

I really do hope we can win the game it would really put out a statement of intent that we will be title contenders and if we can just mark RVP stop him getting in those positions. I think Wayne will play, Moyes saying Rooney isn't going to Chelsea.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Good response NOT, name calling is so childish and frankly quite ignorant. End of back to the game

I really do hope we can win the game it would really put out a statement of intent that we will be title contenders and if we can just mark RVP stop him getting in those positions. I think Wayne will play, Moyes saying Rooney isn't going to Chelsea.

Sorry, but didn't you call someone a 'silly boy' a moment ago?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

We would lose with that lineup, imo,

We can definitely forget about the midfield battle with that lineup.

[Stats 7,145]

Good response NOT, name calling is so childish and frankly quite ignorant. End of back to the game

I really do hope we can win the game it would really put out a statement of intent that we will be title contenders and if we can just mark RVP stop him getting in those positions. I think Wayne will play, Moyes saying Rooney isn't going to Chelsea.

You do realise you are contradicting yourself? I think you were the one who started calling me names. You are not really a smart person are you?