Closed Chelsea v Man City

[LAB 1,030]

want us to shut Pellegrino's mouth so badly

[jernej93 565]

Drogba started vs Man utd - goal

Drogba started vs Tottenham - goal

Big man for the big occasion!!!

With Costa or Remy we would destroy United .. they are poor but they outplayed us on that match.

And who aswell scored against Tottenham? That is correct - Loic Remy

No disrespect to Drogba but Remy is far better player ATM ... he is younger, sharper and more suitable for playing counter attacks against City.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

When we win, it will be a big statement to everyone that's we're more than capable of beating big sides without our best players. Smh, we've proved it before anyway, and we'll continue to do so!

CAREFREE.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Drogba or Remy?

No point worrying about the absence of Costa or even Cesc. We go on and battle and win with whoever is available.

[iseah100 5,612]

I would go with DD, big man for big games.

[Victor Von Doom 258]

drog over remy for this game

(only b/c he's far superior holding up the ball which will be needed. he'll be able to bully kompany / mangala too)

[LAB 1,030]

It's a real difficult one. I'd pick Remy any day but this is a huge game and we all know the determination of Drogba in those matches. Or maybe we can start with Remy and use Drogba as a sub later. That could work.

[CFC888 219]

Drogba or Remy is a tough one.

I would have unconditionally said Drogba, until he put in what sounds like a concerning performance against Bradford. Remy's speed against Kompany is a nice prospect, but Didier is a main for the big occasion, and has more experience than you could poke a stick at.

I'm happy to sit on the fence over this one!

I do like the idea of Remy starting with The Drog waiting in the wings as a sub though.

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

I had no idea that City fans were such deluded cunts. Lets hammer them tomorrow. COYB !

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Anyone else would take a point right now?

Don't get me wrong, I think we are slight favorites to win, but a point, keeping the gap at 5 points, would be a positive result seeing as City still have some very tough fixtures ahead and we'll still have some breathing space for the upcoming few matches.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Anyone else would take a point right now?

Don't get me wrong, I think we are slight favorites to win, but a point, keeping the gap at 5 points, would be a positive result seeing as City still have some very tough fixtures ahead and we'll still have some breathing space for the upcoming few matches.

I'd accept a point as a good result, but since we're talking about it, I wouldn't take it right now, like you said we have a good chance of winning.

[LAB 1,030]

Anyone else would take a point right now?

Don't get me wrong, I think we are slight favorites to win, but a point, keeping the gap at 5 points, would be a positive result seeing as City still have some very tough fixtures ahead and we'll still have some breathing space for the upcoming few matches.

Personally I think we are able to be greedy atm and not settle for a point.

[LegenTerry 272]

I was thinking,maybe we can organise some way of internet protest on FA twitter or facebook accounts with some hashtags #freeCosta or #fuckyouFA let's show Jose and players we are with them.

[CFC888 219]

Anyone else would take a point right now?

Don't get me wrong, I think we are slight favorites to win, but a point, keeping the gap at 5 points, would be a positive result seeing as City still have some very tough fixtures ahead and we'll still have some breathing space for the upcoming few matches.

Yes, I would. As you say would love to beat them, but for me the main thing is not to lose this one. A draw would be acceptable.

[LemmeBorrowThat 124]

Give Remy a chance

[milka 3,362]

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

I want all three points. I really don't think city are as good as people make them out to be, without Yaya they are a disjointed side.

The big question is Didier or Remy? For me I can see either of them starting because the attributes they possess (drogba's aerial ability hold up play and Remy's speed and technical quality) will give city something to think about.

I go with drogba because if the game is close and it likely will be, set pieces could be the difference. Also in respects to Remy we only really have him as a versatile attacking threat off the bench should we have an injury or need to switch it up.

[dee25 1,044]

In this fixture last season, we had Torres upfront, Lamps-Ramires in midfield and Cole was still playing LB. Even without Cesc and Costa, we're still a better team than we were. City on the other hand are somewhat declining and they'll be missing Yaya Toure.

We got this.

Drogba over Remy. You need presence and big character in these sort of games.