Chelsea vs Manchester United

[Milan 17,835]

It looks like we'll be without Zhirkov as he has a knee problem. Ancelotti has just announced it.

[millzy_chelsea_fan 4]

he said they will see how he gets on in training so zhirkov still might play

[Joe Cool 388]

Won't really matter to me who wins or loses, it's just another preseason friendly imo.

[caesarblues 51]

hopes zirkhov can perform...

still this games important, to prove Carlo atleast better than scolari

[warnie_666 1,081]

Ok....what time is the match UK time and is it on sunday or saturday..?

[Ray. 217]

It's 3pm on Sunday. Ancelotti also announced yesterday that Joe Cole won't be playing either

[BlueLion. 21,491]

That was to be expected since he and Ferreira are long-term absentees, unfortunately. Ferguson has said he intends to show respect to the competition and opposition, so expect a strong-looking United team.

[Ray. 217]

Yes I think Ferguson will take advantage and as you say have a strong team ready. We can and will win!

[5354 204]

If Vidic and vander sar is out. Theres a high chance for us to add something to our cabinet.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

I really think we can win this one. They are missing players and anyway with them having lost Ronaldo and Tevez and us having gained Zhirkov and Sturridge I think our squad is better than theirs.

It is a glorified pre season game but its always sweet to beat Man Utd who must have the most arrogant fans on the planet.

[ChelseaChick 430]

I think its good that united are putting on a strong team..if they didnt and we won that would be there excuse for losing. Were going to be playing there strong team in the league so we need to know what to expect! I do think our team is stronger so hopefully the results will go our way

[Laylabelle 9,296]

Exactly!

God I hope Owen dont score though..if anyone has to score for them which hopfully they bloody wont..please not owen

[Alee. 182]

Zhirkov misses the game.

[millzy_chelsea_fan 4]

Zhirkov misses the game.

thats not definate hes 50-50

[ChelseaChick 430]

If he still has a knee injury it might be better if he sat this one out to make sure he's fully fit for when the league starts

[.sum41 229]

Zhirkov misses the game.

It is a not catastrophe.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

We still have Malouda, let's not forget, you lot were singing his praises a few months ago

[Term-X 7,891]

thats not definate hes 50-50

oh yea.. a 50/50 player would be the ideal starter for the game, we need to get off to a good start.. this is no pre-season game.