Closed Chelsea v Man United

[TrippingStep 336]

Schuerlle will play the last 30 minutes, running behind Evra who is an awful defender.

[nachikethas 1,149]

will be a tight match. United vs Chelsea always have been, even tough they are off form i wouldn't expect differ .But our win is inevitable

[Yeboii 1,844]

Im not sure Matic will play in this game. He needs a little time in training to understand the system and what not

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Im not sure Matic will play in this game. He needs a little time in training to understand the system and what not

Maybe a late substitute appearance when we're 3-0 up

[Yeboii 1,844]

Maybe a late substitute appearance when we're 3-0 up

I guess it all depends on when/if he arrives and how desperate Mourinho is to have him on. If he arrives today or tomorrow I could see him starting.

[Special Juan 27,429]

Maybe a late substitute appearance when we're 3-0 up

Or start him and haul him off when we are 7-0 up.

[aerlgenx 49]

is Matic going back to Chelsea?

[Special Juan 27,429]

I can see the headlines now....

"Phil Dowd will be hoping to get Man United's form well on track when they visit Stamford Bridge this Sunday.

[didierforever 7,349]

for some reason, not at all worried about this match.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Don't underestimate them guys, remember we were expected to get battered at Arsenal and at home to Liverpool as well, but some how end up nearly winning both. So nothing is certain in football

[The Skipper 20,593]

Don't underestimate them guys, remember we were expected to get battered at Arsenal and at home to Liverpool as well,

Nah, you expected us to get battered. You're not the voice of every Chelsea fan mate.

[Starman60 1,343]

This game, in my opinion, is THE pivotal match in both Chelsea & United's season. A draw is absolutely no use to either side. A draw for us could see Citeh power away from us, and a draw for United could scupper their chance for any European place via their league finishing spot. Therefore, I see both sides going for the three points. Should be a home win, though I am a bit concerned that even if RVP or Rooney dont play they still have Hernandez who seems to score against us for fun. Lets just hope we score more. :blue scalf:

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I think it's very unlikely that Matic starts this one. First I find it very unlikely that he'll sign before the training session for this match and second, even if he does, Jose would never put that much pressure on him. If he starts in such a big game and for some reason does badly his confidence will be shattered and he will be judged by that performance alone for ages by both the fans and the media. Coming off the bench, if we do sign him before the match, would be the best thing to do, imo.

[Jase 43,479]

I think it's very unlikely that Matic starts this one. First I find it very unlikely that he'll sign before the training session for this match and second, even if he does, Jose would never put that much pressure on him. If he starts in such a big game and for some reason does badly his confidence will be shattered and he will be judged by that performance alone for ages by both the fans and the media. Coming off the bench, if we do sign him before the match, would be the best thing to do, imo.

Nah. Matic is the best. He's world class. Put him straight into the team so he can thrash United's rubbish midfield..

[The only place to be 11,313]

Nah. Matic is the best. He's world class. Put him straight into the team so he can thrash United's rubbish midfield..

It sounds like you're trying to be sarcastic, but it's not the worst idea in the world to stick him in. He's a good player, he's match-fit and I'm not sure he'd take much time to work out what he should be doing.

Would including him make us a better team?

[Liquidator 5,176]

Imagine thinking Kagawa would be a better alternative to Eden Hazard...

[jmarlow 458]

It sounds like you're trying to be sarcastic, but it's not the worst idea in the world to stick him in. He's a good player, he's match-fit and I'm not sure he'd take much time to work out what he should be doing.

Would including him make us a better team?

I agree, If he signs in time there is no reason why he shouldn't start against United! he just played a good game against Porto who are a similar level to United, He is a class player and United are just a big name right now and not a great team, its not really that difficult a game to be putting him in! imo its a perfect game to put him in.

[The_Flash 1,144]

Phil Dowd has been appointed referee for Chelsea v Manchester United on Sunday 19 January #CHEMUN

Phil?? Should we give in now, he's such a **** always hates us

I can see it now

"...In an astonishing game at Stamford Brisge where Utd were awarded three penalties and Cheslea were down to 9 men.."

.... Chelsea still won 4-3