Closed Aston Villa v Chelsea

[CFC888 219]

If we are against City and other big clubs than yes. But it is bloody Villa. Take a look how Arsenal crushed them. They are very, very struggling against fast runner. Cuadrado could surprised them if he is playing. He is fast.

Understand that, but my opinion wasn't based on the opponents - we should win comfortably with or without Cuadrado. I was referring more to him settling into the team and its processes through sustained training etc.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Fully expect Scott Sinclair to have the game of his life and definitely score.

Ex players always seem to get one against us

[Jase 43,479]

Fully expect Scott Sinclair to have the game of his life and definitely score.

Ex players always seem to get one against us

And he scored one against us 3 seasons ago...

[Fulham Broadway 16,923]

The Villains will raise their game as they always do, but I am not going, so it wont be jinxed this time

Their fans are the scousers of the Midlands

[Special Juan 27,439]

Haven't scored in 6 games so the run will end when they face us.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Cuadrado to score/prove assist for the winner.

[Mustafa 885]

I love away games at nice stadiums like Villa Park. Always makes me happy when we go to another teams stadium and batter them and leave like bosses. We've had some joy at this stadium recently. Hiddink's first game in charge... 1-0 with Nicolas' chip and 4-2 when Brana scored twice and Torres ended one of his 1475861569 droughts he had at the club. Lampard -record breaker. All of them were memorable wins for me. Hopefully another.

Also, regarding Cuadrado... I want him to come off the bench. With 20 (at least 15) minutes left, put him on and he can really hurt a tired -and hopefully by then- deteriorated Villa side.

Prediction:

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

Line up:

Cech, Ivan, Zooms, JT, Azpi (although i'd like to see Filipe back), Matic, Cesc (show no respect to the fuckers.. go out and dominate), Oscar, Willy, Eden and Remy

[Chelsea Buzz 487]

Five points clear, just take care of our own business and we should march on to the title. It starts here at Villa, where we stumbled last year. They cannot score. We should take care of business this time around.

Let's get out ahead early and keep going.

Any chance we see Caudrado, at least late?

Hopefully, the bench will be better for this one. Any word on why Mikel, Fabregas or Luis will not be available Saturday?

Come on you Chelsea!! :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

[Laylabelle 9,384]

Haven't scored in ages..so expect that to end

[samzilla 517]

yup, this game has "jammy villa goal from an ivanovic blunder" written all over it, lol

[Laylabelle 9,384]

Or a last minute og..some annoying situation

[zolayes 14,489]

I think we will win this with ease

[Sidzeret 2,257]

One of our bogey grounds in the Premier League. Mourinho hasn't won at Villa Park in 5 visits - D3 L2. Uh oh.

At least the best time to play them. Lambert and crew will be keen to continue their goalless spree.

[Tomo 21,733]

If we don't win this we need a serious look at ourselves.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Will be great if Mourinho still doesn't hold a press conference.

Interesting that the FA have had nothing to say on us not doing one for Citeh

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

Will be great if Mourinho still doesn't hold a press conference.

Interesting that the FA have had nothing to say on us not doing one for Citeh

It's not an FA matter. The rule requiring managers to speak to the press, is a Premier League regulation. If anyone was going to have anything to say about this it would be them. While I haven't seen it reported that they've said anything official in public they may well have issued a private warning. Certainly it's clear from the stories in the media that they have been briefing the press about their unhappiness with the situation.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

It's not an FA matter. The rule requiring managers to speak to the press, is a Premier League regulation. If anyone was going to have anything to say about this it would be them. While I haven't seen it reported that they've said anything official in public they may well have issued a private warning. Certainly it's clear from the stories in the media that they have been briefing the press about their unhappiness with the situation.

What repercussions could there be if that's the case? If any?

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

What repercussions could there be if that's the case? If any?

From The Telegraph

"...the Premier League [is] in the unusual position of potentially acting against one of its competition’s highest profile characters.

It will write to Mourinho to seek his explanation and a fine or warning are among the sanctions. The final decision will be made by the Premier League’s board, comprising chief executive Richard Scudamore and acting chairman Peter McCormick..."