BlueLion. 21,491 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Chelsea FC vs APOEL NicosiaTuesday 08 December 2009, UEFA Champions League, Stamford Bridge, 7.45PM kick-offChelsea host APOEL Nicosia in their final Champions League group stage fixture.Thanks to Nicolas Anelka's goal in Cyprus, the Blues emerged 1-0 victors to continue their 100% start to the European season. A 4-0 demolition and 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid, and then a 1-0 win away in Porto ensured Chelsea's qualification as winners of Group D.Carlo Ancelotti is likely to rest some key names having already qualified and with Everton arriving in West London the following Saturday, so it is an opportunity for the likes of Fabio Borini, Gael Kakuta and company to impress the manager heading into the Christmas period.Chelsea have been imperious in Europe this season; unbeaten in five matches and having recorded four clean sheets. Sergio Aguero's two goals are the only ones Petr Cech has conceded in the competition, whilst Nicolas Anelka has scored three of Chelsea's nine goals thus far. APOEL are on a very good run, and are unbeaten in eleven matches in the Cypriot league. Chelsea are scoring for fun, however, and with Ancelotti possibly resting a number of key players, it could be a very interesting encounter.Can the Blues continue an unbeaten streak in Europe lasting thirteen months?Match chat here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 See you all at the Bridge because I'm going to this game! :blue scalf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Same in the Shed been agggesHuge differnce from last year when we were kinda ahhhh we aint qualfied yet!!Gana be oo game but hey hopfully can end it on a high.Apoel are still fighting for Europa spot so could be intresting and hopfully like said,a few key players rested and give some others a run out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I'll be there Matthew Harding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 monumental difference between APOEL & Man-citykakuta should start this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Matthew Harding Upper for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Can't wait hope we stuff them see you guys there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Anything less than 3-0 is unacceptable tbh. The difference in class between City and APOEL is massive, and we've got a big game against Everton on Saturday so we need to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I've been told that this should be a comfortable win for us. Let's show Apoel what we're made of. :blue scalf: :champions: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 This game has a little more importance for us now because we need a win to boost us after 2 defeats on the spin..... It is good that Carlo looks to be starting with Kakuta, and also a suprise inclusion in the squad for Ahamed and Philliskirk.... Ahamed has all the makings of being a very good right back, but Philliskirk has struggled to even make it into a VERY young reserves side this season so that one is a big suprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 ^ lmao at the purple mod icons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogba11CFC 108 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) Expected Lineup (4-3-2-1):TurnbullBellettiIvanovicCarvalhoZhirkovEssienMikelDecoJ ColeKakutaAnelkaSource: Sportsmail Edited December 8, 2009 by Drogba11CFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Drog 1,110 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Really hopeful that Kakuta gets a start tonight , its the perfect chance to introduce him to Champions League football , also Im optimistic about Zhirkov getting more starts under his belt. I wouldnt mind seeing Drogba start tonight and knocking in a few goals to cheer us all up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James 5,322 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 ^ lmao at the purple mod iconsForum Mod usernames are in purple so that explains why there icon is purple. Really looking forward to seeing Kakuta play this evening aswell as some of the other young lads, should be a good evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueboy 14 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) Let's hope that kakuta is not the only one who gets a run out!It would be nice to see Borini and Bruma play too. I'm really surprised by the slection of Philliskirk and Ahamed . If it's true what Eskweston says, it's indeed a surprise that P-kirk is included in the squad for tonight... Edited December 8, 2009 by Blueboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I won't be able to watch the match as I will be out celebrating me and my brothers birthday, so come on Chelsea and give us a big win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Kakuta is getting a start tonight lol hahaha i cant wait ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 APOEL Nicosia atStamford Bridge:Chelsea: 22-Ross Turnbull; 35-Juliano Belletti, 6-RicardoCarvalho, 26-John Terry, 18-Yuri Zhirkov; 12-John Obi Mikel,5-Michael Essien; 10-Joe Cole, 44-Gael Kakuta, 15-FlorentMalouda; 11-Didier Drogba. APOEL Nicosia: 22-Dionisios Chiotis; 7-Savvas Poursaitides,14-Joost Broerse, 3-Paulo Jorge, 32-Altin Haxhi; 10-ConstantinosCharalambides, 26-Nuno Morais, 33-Chrysostomos Michail, 11-KamilKosowski; 21-Marcin Zewlakow, 23-Helio Pinto.Referee: Matteo Trefoloni (Italy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesarblues 51 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Drogs and JT is ready..yes,Kakuta starter :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesarblues 51 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 hope it works wellhttp://www.iraqgoals.net/ch3.htmlhttp://atdhe.net/10816/watch-Chelsea-vs-apoel-nicosia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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