Closed Newcastle v Chelsea

[Jase 43,479]

We played Mikel against Man City if I remember correctely and we still got overpowered in midfield,so I do not see a reason for playing him.

Mikel didn't play against City but he did start at Everton.

Why Ivanovic?

Because we all know Ivanovic is Mourinho's love child and he won't be dropped regardless of his poor form.

[iceboy 992]

Because we all know Ivanovic is Mourinho's love child and he won't be dropped regardless of his poor form.

He was really good in last 3 matches. imo

[Jase 43,479]

He was really good in last 3 matches. imo

No. He only looked half decent against Arsenal. He couldn't even handle a League One side in midweek!

[iceboy 992]

No. He only looked half decent against Arsenal. He couldn't even handle a League One side in midweek!

I think Sanchez is still in Ivas pocket.

[the wes 7,212]

We have to beat Newcastle they are a bad lot this season

[Wizacar 93]

Cant understand why people mikel is the answer. We need tacklers like oscar or ramires. If either play especially ramires bcoz he goes north to south easily we will be fine

[The Mak 4,459]

I think Sanchez is still in Ivas pocket.

I think the whole of Arsenal are in Chelsea's pocket. They have a mental block against us. They were practically asking for those red cards as if the referee was handing out free sweets.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

I swear, if we don't win at St. Andrews saturday.....

Scenes will be had in New Jersey.

[quickpassnmove 924]

don't understand why they hired S. McClaren, but things look good for our next match.

More concerned about the West Ham match in 4 weeks.

[Kieran. 6,317]

More concerned about the West Ham match in 4 weeks.

Thank god their home form isn't nearly as good as their away form!

[Special Juan 27,103]

I think we all know Mr Ivanovic plays here.

Begovic

Ivanovic Cahill Zouma Azpi

Matic Cesc

Pedro Oscar Hazard

Remy

Think that's what we will see from Jose.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Cisse will turn into messi just for us.

[Special Juan 27,103]

Willian is back fit for tomorrow, only Tibo out injured.

[iceboy 992]

Willian is back fit for tomorrow, only Tibo out injured.

All fit except Tibo. The best news for today. No excuses for this match.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,738]

This makes the first tough decision Jose will have to make in midfield this season then.

Considering Hazard is undroppable, that leaves two spots for the trio of Oscar,Willian,Pedro, and to a lesser extent Kenedy.

Who will be left out?

[iceboy 992]

[Special Juan 27,103]

Just Sissoko to turn to into Pogba then....

[Adnane 1,101]

Tiote doesn't play anyway and Cisse has been absolutely crap from what I've seen, so I don't think it changes a lot, they still have Anita and Mitrovic for these positions.