boshman 1,073 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 we started with a 4-3-3 against spurs, only changed to 4-2-3-1 at half-time.That just proves my point then doesn't it.0-0 at half-time. 4-0 at full-time. Chelsea Legend 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 no one's said he's naive. I certainly do think we can grab a win without Hazard. That sort of mentality could deflate us in the long run. When I said something about this fixture I meant that we will be able to carry on our run and I don't expect us to struggle like I expected us to struggle away to WBA, Sunderland, Stoke, etc. Other teams have to catch up with us, and Mourinho will make sure we aren't dropping points. I expect a really poor first half and a really good second half.Will really surprised if if he left hazard out because we had 1 week rest before villa game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 That just proves my point then doesn't it.0-0 at half-time. 4-0 at full-time.no it does not. Thats from game to game, some games we have switched from the 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3 and looked much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boshman 1,073 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 no it does not. Thats from game to game, some games we have switched from the 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3 and looked much better.Can you give me a couple of examples beacuse i'm struggling to think of any.In my opinion we are far better playing 4-2-3-1. And at this stage of the season i don't se why you would change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,490 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Can you give me a couple of examples beacuse i'm struggling to think of any.In my opinion we are far better playing 4-2-3-1. And at this stage of the season i don't se why you would change it.Everton home. Ramires for Oscar at HT. Lot better in the 2nd halfedit -West Ham away earlier on in the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Can you give me a couple of examples beacuse i'm struggling to think of any.In my opinion we are far better playing 4-2-3-1. And at this stage of the season i don't se why you would change it.Strike got the 2 prime examples. Arsenal away was also a good performance, unlucky with Franks strike not to get the 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samzilla 517 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I have a hard time seeing City lose 3 games in a row. They'll have a point to prove this weekend, so let's go out there with purpose and put the pressure back on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boshman 1,073 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Everton home. Ramires for Oscar at HT. Lot better in the 2nd halfedit -West Ham away earlier on in the seasonStrike got the 2 prime examples. Arsenal away was also a good performance, unlucky with Franks strike not to get the 3 points.Ok, i may stand corrected. NiclasCFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Ok, i may stand corrected. Im totally with you that we are at best with the 4-2-3-1 but i think in some games the 4-3-3 might be more suited to that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Playing 4-3-3 against arsenal away and whu away (when we were leaking some goals) is completely different from villa away. Plus we dint have matic back then. No reason why we should play 4-3-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 He has rotated, but some players are considered rotation while others aren't.Oscar was/is his starter, but has been spared as he hasn't been 100% fit lately. While Kalas won't get a game unless at least 3 of our 4 CBs are unavailable. Same goes for Cole apparently. Ramires doesn't need rotation as he is so naturally fit.We can see why Jose says City has an advantage. We are very thin in certain areas, even more so in the CL.yes I'm shamelessly kinda disagreeing with myself... However, as we watch City crash and burn with the likes of Demichellis and Lescott in defense , I have to say that that's one position we are far better served than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Everton home. Ramires for Oscar at HT. Lot better in the 2nd halfedit -West Ham away earlier on in the seasonEverton game is not a good example because I remember Oscar was injured and that took away his pressing game and Ramires came and practically played that role for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouNameIt 1,511 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 CechIva - Cahill - JT - AzpiRamires - MaticSchurrle - Willian - HazardEto SMASH em! chelseawise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 This game could - like last season - well become the most important game of the year, as soon as City drop points, which is a possibility. They are tired, without Agüero, out of winning rhythm and not playing well since weeks whilst Hull are fresh and confident. In this scenario if we get the 3 points, a subsequent win vs Arsenal would hand us the title. I can't see City recovering a double figuere deficit, even with 3 games in hand, which will come fast and hard, sandwiched between games at Anfield, Emirates and Old Trafford. So go out with the strongest possible team and rather rest players vs Gala. I think we should keep Hazard fresh though and only bring him on if needed. With Schürrle gaining form we can cope. CechIva Cahill JT Azpi Rami Matic Willian Oscar Schü Ba Barbara and Strike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I have to ask... Why would you change it all now?We have been playing 4-2-3-1 all season and look where it has got us. For me changing now would be ludicrous!As i mentioned in a previous post Hazard should NEVER be rested at this stage of the season! He is to important and influential. And as for Salah, he has not started a game yet and i think only played two. Why, oh why, would you start him and this incredibly important stage?Stick to what we know, and what we do best. Same formation, same players, same philosophy/style of play. That way there can be NO excuses if we drop points. Imagine we rested Hazard and played Salah and slipped up? Jose would get crucified!CechIvanovic Cahill JT AzpiMatic RamiresWillian Oscar HazardTorres/Eto'oHazard probably will not be rested, but Salah could break Villa; that's why I offered this. Playing 4-3-3 or 4-3-2-1 (doesn't matter what the front three do) would be a good choice but I think the advanced midfielder is set-up to create something that Chelsea's fullbacks and other center midfielders have not been able to create. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 what you guys think Villa will play like? Parking the bus in front of their own fans and maybe get something out of this match or try to run at us and be countered out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Why are many people so god damn negative? 1chelsea, Sovieticus and Barbara 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeboii 1,844 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 what you guys think Villa will play like? Parking the bus in front of their own fans and maybe get something out of this match or try to run at us and be countered out?I think they might want to counter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustafa 885 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I fucking love our games at Villa Park !! I'm so upset that im gonna miss this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,490 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 This game could - like last season - well become the most important game of the year, as soon as City drop points, which is a possibility. They are tired, without Agüero, out of winning rhythm and not playing well since weeks whilst Hull are fresh and confident. In this scenario if we get the 3 points, a subsequent win vs Arsenal would hand us the title. I can't see City recovering a double figuere deficit, even with 3 games in hand, which will come fast and hard, sandwiched between games at Anfield, Emirates and Old Trafford. So go out with the strongest possible team and rather rest players vs Gala. I think we should keep Hazard fresh though and only bring him on if needed. With Schürrle gaining form we can cope. CechIva Cahill JT Azpi Rami Lamps Willian Oscar Schü Bamostly agree but you must be the only one not having Matic in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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