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[The only place to be 11,313]

Interesting line-up. Rests key players, gives KDB a shot and will be very interesting to see how they set up.

Schurrle on the left and KDB and Willian to rotate?

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

I like the line up. Hopefully Lampard is playing today because he won't start against Arsenal as he wouldn't even see the ball.

[Barbara 15,149]

Fs, was hoping to see Kalas here.

Does this mean KDB number 10?

No, I guess Willian is

But to be honest we're the ones who keep trying to fix the players in a position. There's no one fixed in this team, except Hazard that when playing spends like 80% in the LW. Everyone else interchanges A LOT during matches. So yeah, it's sort of pointless deciding if a player is in the wing or in the middle.

[Rmpr 8,977]

I like the lineup, except from Cahill and Luiz partnership...

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Sunderland XI vs Chelsea: Mannone, Celustka, Dossena, OShea, Brown, Cattermole, Larsson, Gardner, Johnson, Giaccherini, Altidore.

This same line up when we played last time or I am wrong?

Didn't Borini start?

[LegenTerry 265]

Last chance for KDB,all my prayers to him tonight. :blue scalf:

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Another lopsided 4-2-3-1 performance. Hopefully turns out as good as the West Ham game. Bloody hope KDB gives in a MOTM performance. COYB.

[Shakez 755]

Strange he doesn't start Oscar seeïng how rusty he was against Crystal Palace. Was expecting Hazard to be left out entirely instead of Mata based on the last game. Dunno what to read into this towards the Arsenal game: does this guarantee Mazacar against Arsenal? But then again the match is still almost a week away wich should allow today's players to rest enough.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

KDB starts..... My life is complete

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Excited to see KDB start! pumped up now!!!!!

COME ON KEVIN!

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Strange he doesn't start Oscar seeïng how rusty he was against Crystal Palace. Was expecting Hazard to be left out entirely instead of Mata based on the last game. Dunno what to read into this towards the Arsenal game: does this guarantee Mazacar against Arsenal? But then again the match is still almost a week away wich should allow today's players to rest enough.

He looked unfit more than anything. I saw him grab his ankle a few times before he got subbed. I wouldn't even have him on the bench tonight, we've got enough quality players in the attacking positions to not have to take any risks.

[svajo 153]

Luiz is gonna struggle against Altidore, especially at aerial duels...

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,919]

Nice to see Willian playing in the middle now. I have been more impressed with him there than on the wings.

[zolayes 14,489]

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Team v Sunderland: Schwarzer; Azpilicueta, Cahill, D Luiz, Cole; Mikel, Lampard ©; De Bruyne, Willian, Schurrle; Eto’o. #CFC

I like that selection but if it goes wrong Jose is a sardine eating idiot

[Barbara 15,149]

Strange he doesn't start Oscar seeïng how rusty he was against Crystal Palace. Was expecting Hazard to be left out entirely instead of Mata based on the last game. Dunno what to read into this towards the Arsenal game: does this guarantee Mazacar against Arsenal? But then again the match is still almost a week away wich should allow today's players to rest enough.

I think Cech and Ramires stayed in London because they're resting - based on the amount of matches they've played so far. I guess Mata was left out for whatever other reason and he really isn't tired... As for Oscar I can't answer your question either. I have no idea what AMs will play Monday, but I do hope it includes both Schürrle and Hazard.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Luiz is gonna struggle against Altidore, especially at aerial duels...

Ezio is long dead dude!

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Want this to be the last of our AM experiments.

No more permutations and combinations.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Good line up.

KDB central will be good.