Closed Man City v Chelsea

[robdog 2,084]

Interesting that Mourinho starts Luiz in midfield after the purchase of Matic...actually rates him there.

Mou has always played defenders further up the pitch. He did this w/ Huth. He did this w/ Pepe. It's part of Mou's strategy. To out think his opponents. Mou is the ultimate chess master.

[Rmpr 8,977]

I really doubt this is a 4-3-3, it looks a lot more like a 4-2-3-1 with Rambo on the wing!

[Special Juan 27,093]

Happy with the formation, despite what people say we can win this.

[DanishBlue 426]

I think the lineup is alright. We can't play Oscar if we want to play 4-3-3 which is the case today. Maybe Oscar will play later in the game if we need a goal.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Only thing i don't like is Ramires on the right. But at least we have Oscar and Salah on the bench to change things.

[Toli 977]

Its called a 4-3-3

And city even parked the bus more and play demichelis in midfield??

how do they park the bus?! fernandinho is injured and gets replaced by demichelis. they are still playing their 4-2-2-2 as always.

[The Chels 2,502]

Only thing i don't like is Ramires on the right. But at least we have Oscar and Salah on the bench to change things.

I don't think anyone does, except Mourinho for some reason (and the opposition - they love being gifted the ball!).

[NishC300 1,865]

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http://www.vipboxasia.co/football/203177/1/manchester-city-vs-chelsea-live-stream-online.html

[robdog 2,084]

I really doubt this is a 4-3-3, it looks a lot more like a 4-2-3-1 with Rambo on the wing!

I still believe it's a 4321....Mou's Xmas Tree formation. He learned how to implement this in Inter. Then we have Oscar coming off the bench if we need a change of pace. I think w/ this line-up we won't get bossed around by Yaya this time like CFC did last season. Another thing to consider is how Barry isn't not beside Yaya to push us around even more. I think we can pull this off. If not, I know we won't give up 6 goals like couple of London sides I know of. Yes spuz & le arse I am thinking of you & your loose holes.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Hope Demicelis is midfield is like one of Pellegrini's blunders

[didierforever 7,349]

People need to know the difference between park the bus and counter attacking football.

Against arsenal we had double the shots of targets than them. Against united we had the sane shots on target. Know the difference and know your football.

[Moustradamus 60]

Our midfield is going to kill their midfield.

Wonder if Mou plans to use Matic as a false 10... Reminds me of Bayern v BVB with Martinez.

[NishC300 1,865]

Ah a cricket reference in Sky Sports analysis by Jamie Carragher!

[Beigl 1,387]

I really doubt this is a 4-3-3, it looks a lot more like a 4-2-3-1 with Rambo on the wing!

Then,why shouldn't Oscar play instead of Willian in the Number 10 role?

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

People need to know the difference between park the bus and counter attacking football.

Against arsenal we had double the shots of targets than them. Against united we had the sane shots on target. Know the difference and know your football.

Yeah, even in the media these so called pundits saying our Arsenal and United games were like West Ham against us. Except for the difference we allowed like 2 shots on target combined in those games and West Ham allowed fucking 39.

[NishC300 1,865]

Think we can win the midfield now, but gotta be weary of Navas. He has two big guys to aim for and his deliveries are usually very good. He's the threat now imo cause Negredo and Dzeko don't really link up too well with each other.

oh and Ivanovic at full back.....

[bushman 2,043]

If Chelsea scores first, the end of the game.

Jose knows how to play the Beatles boy.

Matic has done well, I hope he continues. Him & Hazard are two crucial players for me.

[aerlgenx 49]

whos starting for us ?