Chelsea vs Everton

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Chelsea vs Everton

4 December 2010, 1500 KO - EPL, Stamford Bridge

MATCH CHAT HERE

3pm kick-off on a Saturday? You're shitting me...

No Arteta for Everton as he was sent off today.

[Laylabelle 9,296]

Tough fixture but least its at home..not that its a fortress but hey ho

With them loosing 4-1 to West Brom...tough game!!!!

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

I hate Everton when they play us.

[zolayes 14,489]

good news is arteta will be banned

[Madmax 9,219]

I still can't believe how we drew 3-3 last year.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

I still can't believe how we drew 3-3 last year.

Just pure luck for Everton, but they have been our bogey team for the past 5 years. Evene if we win or not they always make it difficult

[warnie_666 1,081]

When was the last time we won against them at home?

[Laylabelle 9,296]

Seems a bloody long time ago!! Under Jose?

[Madmax 9,219]

When was the last time we won against them at home?

05-06. 3-0.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

We won at home against them in the Carling Cup in January 2008 as well - 2-1. But as Madmax says, that was the last time in the league.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

A big boost that Arteta got sent off today. But they still have a powerful midfield, it's always hard playing them.. No matter where it's played. Last season, it has to be said, Cech was at fault for 2 of the goals we conceded. But having him in solid form will help us.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

A big boost that Arteta got sent off today. But they still have a powerful midfield, it's always hard playing them.. No matter where it's played. Last season, it has to be said, Cech was at fault for 2 of the goals we conceded. But having him in solid form will help us.

I think that is extremely harsh. One shot came off the back of the post and hit him as he attempted to save it, the second goal only came about because the ball hit Carvalho in fluke fashion and fell for Yakubu and the third was a Drogba clearing header than hit the back of Saha and hit Cech. You could put Casillas and Cesar in goal with him and they wouldn't have saved that. Cech was at fault for none of the goals.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I think that is extremely harsh. One shot came off the back of the post and hit him as he attempted to save it, the second goal only came about because the ball hit Carvalho in fluke fashion and fell for Yakubu and the third was a Drogba clearing header than hit the back of Saha and hit Cech. You could put Casillas and Cesar in goal with him and they wouldn't have saved that. Cech was at fault for none of the goals.

I disagree. During the time we played Everton last season Cech was very unconvincing in the games leading up to it and including it. Especially with the set pieces. He wasn't directly responsible but he did leave his defence with no confidence, his choices to come and get the ball/not wasn't clear and there was no communication between him, Terry or Carvalho. But like I said, he's left that blip in form behind him now, this season we've seen his confidence soar and he's more decisive than ever when coming to collect the ball.

[DYC. 7,542]

Hopefully Terry, Lamps and Ess will be fit for this. We suck without them (which is shocking for a European topside). Don't rush them into the side though.

If Sturridge still doesn't get to start, all hope is lost for the young players.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

This has all the ingredients for a draw. I'll be happy with a point.

[Laylabelle 9,296]

Essiens back (hopfully) a boost for us!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Essiens back (hopfully) a boost for us!

He's still suffering from a toe injury I heard (that's what kept him out on Tuesday). With our luck, this will carry onto next week.

[Laylabelle 9,296]

He's still suffering from a toe injury I heard (that's what kept him out on Tuesday). With our luck, this will carry onto next week.

Yeh hence the hopfully lol..wouldnt surprise me.Or he'll be fine and then damage something in the warm up