Closed Man United v Chelsea

[TheChelseaDane 48]

Courtois

Ivanovic Cahill Terry Luis

Matic Fabregas

Willian Oscar Hazard

Remy

If Costa not fit.

Totally agree. Just hoping it will be Costa's name on the sheet on sunday

[ChelseaFC12 134]

We should beat them. I hope we do. Look how West brom troubled them they almost won....

C'mon you blues! We can do it!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Both Schurrle and Rami training today.

No news about strikers and I don't expect any to come out until the official XI is announced. Honestly, I'd give Costa a bigger chance of making it than Remy.

[Epikur 34]

Costa has been ruled out according to various sources. It's his groin. Rest him until the Liverpool game. I hope this doesn't affect his form. As for Remy who knows, I reckon he will miss as well. A muscle strain is usually a few weeks. Drogba can't lead us against United. It's worth trying Schurrle again.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

I wonder where Di Maria will play: as a CM or a winger. If he plays a CM, a lot will depend on Oscar--whether he can bully and press him. If Di Maria plays as a winger, it will be Ivanovic and Willian/Ramires against him and Shaw.

I almost hope Mata plays. He's useless off the ball and can't bully our pivot.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Can not let United win this one. 3 points should be the goal but I would not mind a draw either.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,890]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/22/loic-remy-chelsea-fit-manchester-united

Thanks. Great news.

[Kieran. 6,317]

A 17 year old striker is better than no striker.

Would much rather a player being played out of position than Solanke getting a start.

[beyondinvisible 47]

I wouldn't start Solanke in this one. He can come on once we have the game wrapped up. That way there's less pressure on him. Don't forget, he's still very young and he still has to get used to playing in the team in offical matches. It's not the same as in training.

[Nike 373]

I rather have JT playing gk than Jamal blackman....

The logic of that kid....

[Thendo 1,088]

If both Remy and Costa (still think the Diego will be fit tho) are out, I expect Schurrle to start. As sad as it is Drogba isn't who he used to be...I'd even rather have Bamford starting if he were available.

[iseah100 5,612]

I rather have JT playing gk than Jamal blackman....

The logic of that kid....

Hmm, thought you had something productive to say, kid. Maybe next time.

Would much rather a player being played out of position than Solanke getting a start.

Schurrle is the only one who would be effective and he may not be fit. We'll see.

[LAM09 6,744]

We don't want a repeat of our last vist at OT. We have to start with a CF, IMO.

[Nike 373]

Hmm, thought you had something productive to say, kid. Maybe next time.

Schurrle is the only one who would be effective and he may not be fit. We'll see.

NOT LIKE CESC NEver played false CF......

Logic is not your strongpoint.

[LeonDavis23 371]

After beating Malmo 6-0, it could get really ugly against this lot.

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

Courtois

Iva Cahill Terry Luis

Ramires matic Fabregas

Willian hazard Schurrle

Ramires and willian will hold the right flank down. Hazard to play centrally, put less defensive responsibility on him, especially with essentially a 5 man mid behind him. Schurrle there for penetrative runs and extra direct threat, but if not play Oscar on the right and willian left. Both flanks will be shut down! So much pace in the team as well.

Definitely won't happen though

[bababoom 4,478]

Fucking Spain playing him twice against shit teams, next time we should tell them to fuck off...

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Last time we were there, Mourinho had Schurrle and Oscar close down Carrick because he was their main component in transition. Hopefully this time around, we won't have to play on the counter and instead bring it to them.