Closed Spurs v Chelsea

[Tomo 21,733]

They are poor defensively? Yet they have only conceded 1 goal in 9 games in all competitions this season

That's true, but i think that's more to do with the midfield than defense, we need to find a way to get through their midfield and get at their back line. Because Dawson is like their Cahill (good squad player), Vertonghen isn't that good defensively, Kaboul is returning from a long term injury, Rose is suspect defensively and as for Walker? best not go there.

[Korea 734]

I can see a 1-0 result... However, the question is whose going to concede the goal...

[Ankit 3,176]

Tottenham have won their last 5 home matches in the Premier League

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Tottenham's last 6 games in the Premier League.

Tottenham have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 home matches in the Premier League.

Chelsea are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 matches in the Premier League.

[ymalleb 14]

I would stick with the same lineup used against Fulham except Torres replacing Eto'o. If Rami could not be available, then we have no choice but to go with Lamps.

Mata could start if he play no. 10 but knowing Mourinho, and the fact that Oscar hitting top notch only means the Spaniard will be left out again because he really mediocre on the flank.

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Torres for Eto'o. that's all.

[coolhead23 1,146]

Match up between the Master and the Apprentice. Sounds interesting but i see a rather boring game.

A draw or a win for Spurs in the last quarter is with i feel. We would be playing very much like we did at United .. sitting deep with our defensive line with the double pivot only involved to assist the defense (crowding it out at the back) ... Trying to play long balls for counter and see if we can make something out of it (I hope and pray that i m wrong).

The possible line up:
Torres

Hazard --- Oscar ---- Schurrle

Lampard ---- Mikel

Cole --- Terry --- Luiz --- Ivanovic

Cech

[Ramzi 233]

Hazard on 6 days rest, he should be on top form.

[bushman 2,043]

Stats, analyses or previous meetings won´t help Chelsea on Saturday.

Currently, the Spurs are playing better football than Chelsea. Conceded only one goal so far, playing at home, I wouldn´t be surprised to see Chelsea getting blanked here.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Have a really good feeling about this game, really looking forward to it. I think AVB will crumble under the pressure and fear of coming up against Mourinho...

[Sidzeret 2,257]

A pivot of Mikel and Lampard will probably be a disaster..

Essien had a decent game yesterday. Should be picked if Rambo's injured.

Might work well with Lamps who pretty much is a sure starter

[blu35_army 551]

Got a bad feeling about this game...just like the Everton one.

If we play Mikel - Lamps pivot...Spurs will beat us.

yeahh,,there's no chance Mikel-Lamps is better than Paulinho-Dembele....

hopes Mata-Hazard combination save us...

[edetarod 2,155]

we don't pose a threat going forward and they've only conceded once

0-0 is the best we can hope for

[Cosmin 2,484]

On the paper, they look better at the moment, but knowing Jose's capacity of getting the best out of the players when it really matters (remember the match against Bayern? Who would've thought that we'll get so close to winning that one?), I think we could beat them on their own ground.

I would like to see Essien-Mikel instead of Lamps-Mikel.

[bushman 2,043]

To beat the Spurs on their home ground, it just might be almost science fiction.

The Spurs are playing very defensively, at the moment. Chelsea are not scoring much & I really have some doubts here.

[ZOS 580]

was watching the spuds game last night ... I'm fucking scared

[Ankit 3,176]

So Ramires is definitely out? Confirmed?

[Special Juan 27,439]

Spurs are the new Barcelona? Nothing to fear here....get the fuck at them they aren't invincible.

[Barbara 15,149]

Watch Mourinho come with a completely unexpected lineup especially because of Ramires' injury (if confirmed he won't play).

One might think he may go with a more defensive formation (if he abandons the formations he's been using with 4 backs, a double pivot, 2 AM's and 1 ST), I'd say the opposite. I guess José is up for a surprising lineup. I can see Oscar + 3 AM's.