Closed Chelsea v West Ham

[robdog 2,084]

But they had Song in those games right? And he's still not 100% fit ? So unlikely to play? Or is he fit again?

I would assume everyone will be fit and available for this match. Again wet spam will act like this is their Cup Final. Also this is the best that the club has been playing in years. Then add the fact that this is a London Derby. Expect this match to be a dog fight. Big Sam team with bad intentions. However I do believe in the mind of Mourinho

[OneMoSalah 8,826]

I'd rather we concentrated on dealing with their fullbacks who get high up the pitch, provide width and crosses for Carroll (particularly Jenkinson on the right) and also dealing with Downing and Alex Song who have been their 2 outstanding players this year. Song has too much class and ability to be given time on the ball, he can pick a pass and also breaks up a lot of play for them. I'd like to see Oscar or even Cesc in that number 10 role man mark him when West Ham have possession similarly to the way we had Lamps on Steven Gerrard at Anfield last season and Oscar on Pirlo in the CL at the bridge under Robbie.

Obviously Carroll is a threat yes but he doesn't get the opportunity to win headers from crosses/long balls if we stop West Ham playing through Song, Downing and their full backs to get into those crossing situations. Beating Carroll in the air is quite hard to do so when he does get those long balls and knocks it down, we should concentrate on recovering the second ball more like we did against Stoke because realistically Andy Carroll is one of the best headers of the ball in England and 9 times out of 10 he will knock it down if he can.

[Special Juan 27,602]

I will stick my neck out here and say it won't be a problem against this lot. We will have far too much for West Ham, and yes AC is playing well and dangerous in the air, but while JT is in this form he will be feeding scraps.

3-0 or 3-1 for me.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Will there any pc today?

[The Skipper 20,593]

This will be tougher than Stoke, West Ham have been outstanding this season so far. Some real talent in their team.

[Jase 43,479]

This will be tougher than Stoke, West Ham have been outstanding this season so far. Some real talent in their team.

Cheers for the 'enlightenment' Skippy. We now know more already..

[The Skipper 20,593]

Cheers for the 'enlightenment' Skippy. We now know more already..

We are seriously going to fight.

[Reddish-Blue 2,419]

Just get the feeling West Ham may snatch a victory in this match..if we play like we did in the 2nd half against Stoke

Hope Schurrle & Remy get a chance to play

[DanishBlue 426]

It's a big advantage that we play at the Bridge though.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Bloody hell, there was more optimism on here when we played City away!

It's West Ham, FFS! Yes, they've done well this season, but they have very limited players. Jose will come up with the right tactics to highlight their lack of quality.

3-0 comfortable win for us.

[MichaelDance 552]

I think 2 - 0

[Tautvix 1,321]

MERRY CHRISTMAS GUYS!

[Pizy 18,538]

^ LOL! Diego just singing "ahh ahh ahh ahh" since he can't speak a lick of English.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

lol, Costa hilarious

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Must and I repeat Must game for Filipe.

His width will be vital.

[AndersonBLUE 819]

^ lol filipe in a vegeta t-shirt.

[supporter 3,088]

This year we have team to win The Quadruple we have the mentality and maturity we needed to get into the history of football. But to win The Quadruple we must have patience, serenity, tranquility, coherence, consistence and especially perseverance. We have to believe in these words as philosophy to win The Quadruple. So the best way is to go Step by step, match by match. We have to have the philosophy of the game by game to win The Quadruple. It is the only way to to get our objective, think only of the next match and go with the mentality of win, win, win and win again and win, win, win and win again. That is football, that has to be our mentality.

So in our heads our only goal should be the party of December 26 against West Ham United. The philosophy of the Match to match will take us to The Quadruple.

Win, win, win and win again and win, win, win and win again. That is football, that has to be our mentality.

Match to match. Come on Chelsea! GO BLUES!. Match to Match.

[Laylabelle 9,434]

Bloody hell, there was more optimism on here when we played City away!

It's West Ham, FFS! Yes, they've done well this season, but they have very limited players. Jose will come up with the right tactics to highlight their lack of quality.

3-0 comfortable win for us.

it's boxing day.we go weird.weird results in the past.