Closed Chelsea v Sunderland

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

I love the optimism. I am optimistic that we will win. By all means I hope it will be a walk in a park. I don't think that will be the situation. Sunderland have 6 games left (18 points). They will fight every match for points and they will do their best to stay in the EPL. That means the match will not be easy. If we score many goals that will be great, but I will be satisfied with 3 points regardless of the score line.

[iseah100 5,612]

Cech

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[AndersonBLUE 819]

We could see Cole starting for a bit of match time before Madrid

[didierforever 7,349]

what's the point in giving Ivanovic a rest? would start him instead of Azpi

azpi has not played at RB for sometime now. The back 4 of azpi-GC-JT-AC may have played a match together but I don't remember really. So its important that ways too.

[ymalleb 14]

early goal would be super crucial. comes 70th mins, if they still manage to hold us then I'm afraid those without strong heart has to switch off their TV for pre cautious

[WilsonMay 12]

3 points and a clean sheet. No injury.

[bushman 2,043]

I see this game as a preparation for much more important games ahead. Even though, Sunderland fights for their existence in the PL, I expect nothing but three points here. The end of this story.

[Ahmed Mostafa 17]

I'am afraid to say it will not be like walking in the park

they are totally suffering in the league with a very bad record (losing the last 5 matches)

they beat us also in the carling cup,,, ia'm optimistic but cautious too

they will fight for the remaining 18 points to stay in the EPL

hope we give them a smash early

[zolayes 14,489]

worried a little about Borini..

[iceman 329]

double sense. on the one hand I wish success to Gus. on the second is our title run

[haranr 485]

Assuming we will drop points because everyone is saying it will be an easy win.

Anyway, want us to do them because Poyet is a Tottenham badge-kissing arsehole.

Why??? You have to believe!

[haranr 485]

worried a little about Borini..

Shouldn't be. He is not that good.

[robsblubot 3,217]

They are shit.

The only way for us not to trash them is if we play like shit. And even then, we would still pull a 1x0 win.

Defending against them is real easy: mark Ki and Adam Johnson in the middle/wide and then tight mark Borini, who can turn and shoot. That's pretty much it.

Don't see anything in Jozy - yeah power and strength are nice qualities spec in the BPL, but you gotta know how to play footy and he doesn't.

This is the perfect time to rest a couple/few players - whoever needs a rest (the coaching staff should have that information). I'd rest Terry and Azpi regardless though - just too many games in a row.

[Jusek 2,031]

Would be nice to see something like 7-0, 2009-10 style.

[M S G 1]

Hopefully they will be tired from the Man City game on Wednesday when they play us 3 days after.

[thekid9 418]

Pretty Sure Cole will start this one!

1. Petr Cech

2.Branislav Ivanovic

3.Ashley Cole

8.Frank Lampard

11.Oscar

14.Andre Schürrle

15.Mohammed Salah

19.Demba Ba

21.Nemanja Matic

24.Gary Cahill

26.John Terry

[StasisAEL 29]

ill be more than happy when salah is at starting line up and i believe that with his presence we will win from his goal and assists. he has the most meaningful playing ive seen in a while

[boshman 1,073]

If we don't win this game i swear i am going to go fucking mental!!