BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Arsenal versus ChelseaSaturday 18 April 2009, FA Cup Semi Final, Wembley, 17:15 KO Chelsea face Arsenal at Wembley in a crucial FA Cup semi final encounter. After coming from behind to seal a famous 1-2 win at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season, Arsenal's form was been exceptional over recent weeks and the North London side have since almost certainly earned Champions League football next season by opening an 8 point lead over Aston Villa. But under Guus Hiddink, Chelsea are a different proposition... Can the Blues avenge their defeat by booking a place in the FA Cup final?Match chat here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 COME ON YOU BLUES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Bloody pissed off!!Whose idea was it to give Sentanta the FA Cup?! Still erm a 1-0 win either way reckon,slim win ...hopfully for us....ahhh down the pub first time ever lol hope dont jynx it eeeek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Chelsea just finished a pulsating football match 4-4 with Liverpool, and now we have to play Arsenal at Wembley It doesn't get any easier does it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombayblue™ 55 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Chelsea just finished a pulsating football match 4-4 with Liverpool, and now we have to play Arsenal at Wembley It doesn't get any easier does it?? Well we have a day more to rest than arsenal and their tie hangs in the balance too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Bloody pissed off!!Whose idea was it to give Sentanta the FA Cup?! Still erm a 1-0 win either way reckon,slim win ...hopfully for us....ahhh down the pub first time ever lol hope dont jynx it eeeek lol watching football down the pub is awesome i had to sit through that 4-4 just now and i loved it (even tho i swear i died 4 times). Its great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron 30 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Anyway in Block 127? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemBlueBob 0 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I am a little worried we may not be as completely focused as we need to be Winning such an emotional, hard-fought game can be tough to come back to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) I think the players will be relaxed in this game tbh. Specially that the awful defending ended up counting for nothing and the liverpool games are out of the way. The last 2 games have been close nightmares and a game at wembley in an FA Cup semi should add more motivation to put the defending of the previous week behind us. Another huge game against the 1 team i hate more than anyone else ever. I hope we just play it cool, keep it tight at the back and over power them. They have a tough match tonight and hopefully Villarreal will take them all the way. I'm confident about Saturday and i can't wait for the game now. Time to sort things out boys! Edited April 15, 2009 by OllieCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 They have got a tough match tonight which I can see going to extra time, potentially. Either way, we'll have a day's extra rest and Arsenal have a few injuries at the back, including Almunia, Gallas and Clichy. Coupled with the momentum gathered from the euphoric celebrations last night, it should give us the confidence to go to Wembley, get an early goal and keep the lead for once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Bloody pissed off!!Whose idea was it to give Sentanta the FA Cup?! And fucking ITV! BBC shoulda kept the rights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan C™ 0 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I think Arsenal might just narrowly win this match but do believe it will be a close contest. We have a lot of injury worries but managed well against Villarreal and have kept a good run of form lately. Slightly confident we might be able to get a 1-0 or 2-1 victory here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskoviolente 425 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Arsenals midfield doesn´t look very strong at times. I can see Essien going through them like a train They were good but not outstanding against Villareal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 I think Arsenal might just narrowly win this match but do believe it will be a close contest. We have a lot of injury worries but managed well against Villarreal and have kept a good run of form lately. Slightly confident we might be able to get a 1-0 or 2-1 victory here. Hello there Ryan, got the email I see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemBlueBob 0 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I wouldn't be shocked to see us win 2-0, 3-0 We seem to be locked in and I am not really worried about our D as the last game really was an emotional high for both teams that saw a little too much scoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 We'll beat them 3-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Arsenal have nightmare's about Drogba all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFCPaul1 0 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 We Will Win :thumbsup: Score wise who really knows? Theres know excuse really because after our game against Liverpool, We seemed fine to stay out until half five in the morning getting wasted.. Anyway i hope we beat them and avenge our 2 - 1 defeat, haha.. C'MON YOU BLUES Chelsea, Chelsea, CHESLEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Drogba ALWAYS plays well against Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogba11CFC 108 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Didier Drogba is the scourge of Arsenhole. 3-1 to us. We go 2-0 up, van Rapist pulls one back, DD gets his hat trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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