Chelsea vs Manchester United

Cutch · 1st February 2012, 22:32

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Originally Posted by charlenefan

I'm honestly wondering whether Hernandez's movement against Luiz would be something to look at in terms of our starting XI. I know Welbeck's been in good form and will chase a lot of lost causes and Hernandez conversely isn't in great form but I could see Luiz having a nightmare against Chicharito

That was the tactic that worked an absolute treat towards the end of last season in the Champions League and in the league. I wouldnt be surprised if we tried it again, but i think its more likely that will be the Plan B from the bench.

England1966 · 1st February 2012, 23:47

if Rooney is not fit than I prefer Berba and Chica as strikers for this one

Team Brian GB · 2nd February 2012, 04:40

We seem to be going from strength to strength in being rubbish right now, I wouldn't be too concerned if I were you.

prateik · 2nd February 2012, 06:32

Torres will turn up for this.

sammsky1 · 2nd February 2012, 07:00

Despite the chronic list of injuries we have had, as well as a considerable drop in form at the end of 2011, to be level on points with a Manchester City who have been described nothing short of omnipotent, just goes to show how deep our quality is and the winning mentality built deep into the DNA of every single one of our first team squad players. Scholes has been a God send during January and has played his 'Larsson' role to perfection already.

With players now coming back after injuries (so should be fresh in terms of fitness), if they can quickly find form, and the way our squad is normally geared up to hit the ground running from February through to April, I'm feeling very confident. If we can get clear at the top of the table, I would think City will find it very hard to knock us from the top. Even if City stay top until March, when squeeky bum time hits, I have no doubt that pressure will be too much for them.

I think this year is one year too early for City .... abit like 1991 pre Cantona when we lost out to Leeds despite having had such a strong start to the season. But it will, be very good experience for them to build from.

will take a point, but I think if we can get Nani, Rooney and Rio back into the side, then 3 points is a strong possibility.

sammsky1 · 2nd February 2012, 07:02

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Originally Posted by prateik

Torres will turn up for this.

Let him, we can take care of him.

Cal? · 2nd February 2012, 08:07

We get 3pts from this and I honestly think we'd be favourites for the title.

RDCR07 · 2nd February 2012, 09:34

We still have to play City and Tottenham away.

Plan M · 2nd February 2012, 15:36

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Originally Posted by RDCR07

We still have to play City and Tottenham away.

And we're Manchester United. We have got decent records at both WHL and COMS.

MUFCgal · 2nd February 2012, 16:05

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Originally Posted by RDCR07

We still have to play City and Tottenham away.

When was the last time Spurs beat us? Also, we just beat City at their own ground recently (it was in a different competition, but still point stands).

Red Dreams · 2nd February 2012, 16:17

if we get 9 points from those 3 games, we will be almost there..

pocco · 2nd February 2012, 16:24

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Originally Posted by Red Dreams

if we get 9 points from those 3 games, we will be almost there..

Which 3 games?

Longsden_7 · 2nd February 2012, 16:46

How have all of you missed the obvious? Have none of you seen the weather forecast for the weekend? Remember last year? It's gonna snow fellas and it'll be the only game in the Prem cancelled and lo and behold Cole will be back for the rearranged game and it'll be wedged between the City game and something else and we'll fuck up.

Red Dreams · 2nd February 2012, 17:04

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Originally Posted by pocco

Which 3 games?

I forgot the scoussers

the next two matches and City and Spurs.

Colin129 · 2nd February 2012, 17:58

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Originally Posted by Longsden_7

How have all of you missed the obvious? Have none of you seen the weather forecast for the weekend? Remember last year? It's gonna snow fellas and it'll be the only game in the Prem cancelled and lo and behold Cole will be back for the rearranged game and it'll be wedged between the City game and something else and we'll fuck up.

Not much snow forecast

London weather forecast - Met Office

99 red balloons · 2nd February 2012, 18:08

Yeah, I remember last year they had a bunch of injuries - was scheduled for December, got moved to 1st of March, when all their lads were back and we had just been (or about to go to, can't remember) Liverpool away.

Put it this way, it's done on the "advice" of the police, but trust me, Chelsea will have their say. Remember, they can use the "safety of the fans traveling to the ground" shite now.

I wouldn't dismiss Longsden's comments just yet.

99 red balloons · 2nd February 2012, 18:09

Anyone heard anything about Lampard and Captain Leader Bottler?

They might miss it too.

narnar · 2nd February 2012, 20:14

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Originally Posted by 99 red balloons

Yeah, I remember last year they had a bunch of injuries - was scheduled for December, got moved to 1st of March, when all their lads were back and we had just been (or about to go to, can't remember) Liverpool away.

Put it this way, it's done on the "advice" of the police, but trust me, Chelsea will have their say. Remember, they can use the "safety of the fans traveling to the ground" shite now.

I wouldn't dismiss Longsden's comments just yet.

I thought we were missing quite a few players too?

pauldyson1uk · 2nd February 2012, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Colin129

Not much snow forecast

London weather forecast - Met Office

There is a weather warning out for Sunday morning , says the snow will be heavy at first but will die out in the morning.

Severe weather warnings - Met Office

RDCR07 · 2nd February 2012, 21:23

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Originally Posted by MUFCgal

When was the last time Spurs beat us? Also, we just beat City at their own ground recently (it was in a different competition, but still point stands).

When was the last time Spurs played this well and were third and only five points behind the leaders 23 games into the season?

Team Brian GB · 2nd February 2012, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Longsden_7

How have all of you missed the obvious? Have none of you seen the weather forecast for the weekend? Remember last year? It's gonna snow fellas and it'll be the only game in the Prem cancelled and lo and behold Cole will be back for the rearranged game and it'll be wedged between the City game and something else and we'll fuck up.

It is the only premier league match in London on a day London is forecast to get hit by snow, the Metropolitan Police doesn't take kindly to Western London become congested in adverse conditions when Londoners can barely drive when it rains moderately.

Colin129 · 2nd February 2012, 22:19

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Originally Posted by pauldyson1uk

There is a weather warning out for Sunday morning , says the snow will be heavy at first but will die out in the morning.

Severe weather warnings - Met Office

pauldyson1uk · 2nd February 2012, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Colin129

I dont think it will affect the games , but anybody driving down might be in for a rough journey.
Anybody driving down I would give plenty of extra time.

gooDevil · 2nd February 2012, 22:50

i don't know, the last time they delayed a game, Chelsea I believe, the reason wasn't because of the game being impacted but travel for those going to the game.

England1966 · 2nd February 2012, 23:43

for Americas this is on terrestrial Fox channel

RDCR07 · 3rd February 2012, 00:24

I am interested to see what happens between Rio and Terry if indeed both of them end up playing.

Edmeiste · 3rd February 2012, 00:34

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Originally Posted by England1966

for Americas this is on terrestrial Fox channel

sadly

moyesmyhero · 3rd February 2012, 00:36

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Originally Posted by Edmeiste

sadly

If you ignore the pre, halftime and post game shows its not bad at all.

RDCR07 · 3rd February 2012, 00:39

Manchester United: David De Gea gets chance to prove himself number one keeper against Chelsea - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk

Edmeiste · 3rd February 2012, 01:16

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

If you ignore the pre, halftime and post game shows its not bad at all.

true but that's because it's the actual game. I said sadly because of the debacle of FOX affiliates not showing the game but something else. Felt sorry for those who couldn't watch the game while I could. I guess I lucked out. Just found it strange and disappointing that in some areas of the country, they didn't view as showing the game as that important. Hence, some people got left out of that experience

Sean_RedDevil · 3rd February 2012, 01:41

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Sir Alex eyes Bridge boost

Manchester United's league trips to Chelsea have been far from fruitful during the last ten years but Sir Alex Ferguson hopes that will change when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

United, who beat Andre Villas-Boas' side 3-1 earlier in the season at Old Trafford, have not tasted victory in the league on Chelsea's patch since April 2002 and have been on the wrong end of a number of controversial refereeing decisions, particularly in the last two seasons.

But after seeing his team drew level on points with league leaders Manchester City this week, Sir Alex knows the importance of coming away from West London with a positive result on Sunday.

"We’ve done very well away from home this season and we need to be good from now on," the boss tells the March issue of Inside United.

"We’ve got some really important away games in the run-in – Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City. They’re going to be crucial games.

"Games at Chelsea in the last few years have been tough and we’ve had terrible luck there which has caused us disappointing results.

"The players know what they need to do," he added.

"They know their responsibilities and the standard and expectation at the club, and they have to carry those things with them when they go into games."

Last 10 at Chelsea
01/03/11 Chelsea 2 United 1
08/11/09 Chelsea 1 United 0
21/09/08 Chelsea 1 United 1
26/04/08 Chelsea 2 United 1
09/05/07 Chelsea 0 United 0
29/04/06 Chelsea 3 United 0
15/08/04 Chelsea 1 United 0
30/11/03 Chelsea 1 United 0
23/08/02 Chelsea 2 United 2
20/04/02 Chelsea 0 United 3

..

Suedesi · 3rd February 2012, 01:54

We'll lose

Raoul · 3rd February 2012, 05:55

The 5-0 is still fresh in my mind.

Kelvin · 3rd February 2012, 07:11

haven't won there in the league since 2002, even worse than the anfield record, we have to change it.

Floyd · 3rd February 2012, 07:14

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Originally Posted by Raoul

The 5-0 is still fresh in my mind.

Doesn't count, we had Taibi in goal.

MUFAN79 · 3rd February 2012, 07:49

We'll win 2-1

Sean_RedDevil · 3rd February 2012, 08:16

Terry will not be fit.
He's out for 2-3 more weeks.

So it's probably: Ivanovic - Luiz - Cahill - Bosingwa, other options are Ferreira and Bertrand.

MUFAN79 · 3rd February 2012, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

Terry will not be fit.

He's out for 2-3 more weeks.

Great....Terry is a major threat from corners.

Solius · 3rd February 2012, 09:58

David DE GEA
Rafael DA SILVA - Rio FERDINAND - Jonny EVANS - Patrice EVRA
Antonio VALENCIA - Michael CARRICK - Ryan GIGGS - Luis NANI
Wayne ROONEY - Danny WELBECK

Boom. 0 - 2.

Kelvin · 3rd February 2012, 10:08

mata and lampard will be main threat, we have to win the midfield battle.

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1st February 2012, 23:47	#82 (permalink)
England1966 Cuckoo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada, Posts: 1,708	if Rooney is not fit than I prefer Berba and Chica as strikers for this one

2nd February 2012, 04:40	#83 (permalink)
Team Brian GB Baby Cameron loves X-Factor Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16,248	We seem to be going from strength to strength in being rubbish right now, I wouldn't be too concerned if I were you.

2nd February 2012, 06:32	#84 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 23,414	Torres will turn up for this.

2nd February 2012, 07:00	#85 (permalink)
sammsky1 First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Behind my  Posts: 12,648	Despite the chronic list of injuries we have had, as well as a considerable drop in form at the end of 2011, to be level on points with a Manchester City who have been described nothing short of omnipotent, just goes to show how deep our quality is and the winning mentality built deep into the DNA of every single one of our first team squad players. Scholes has been a God send during January and has played his 'Larsson' role to perfection already. With players now coming back after injuries (so should be fresh in terms of fitness), if they can quickly find form, and the way our squad is normally geared up to hit the ground running from February through to April, I'm feeling very confident. If we can get clear at the top of the table, I would think City will find it very hard to knock us from the top. Even if City stay top until March, when squeeky bum time hits, I have no doubt that pressure will be too much for them. I think this year is one year too early for City .... abit like 1991 pre Cantona when we lost out to Leeds despite having had such a strong start to the season. But it will, be very good experience for them to build from. will take a point, but I think if we can get Nani, Rooney and Rio back into the side, then 3 points is a strong possibility.

2nd February 2012, 08:07	#87 (permalink)
Cal? from Redcafe (matchfixing department) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: It's our perch now... Posts: 20,091	We get 3pts from this and I honestly think we'd be favourites for the title.

2nd February 2012, 09:34	#88 (permalink)
RDCR07 Not a bad guy (Whale Killer) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Special One on the Great One: "I don't call him Alex or Sir or Mister. I call him Boss!" Posts: 14,459	We still have to play City and Tottenham away.

2nd February 2012, 16:17	#91 (permalink)
Red Dreams First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: 20 I 13 Posts: 28,194	if we get 9 points from those 3 games, we will be almost there..

2nd February 2012, 16:46	#93 (permalink)
Longsden_7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salford Posts: 2,378	How have all of you missed the obvious? Have none of you seen the weather forecast for the weekend? Remember last year? It's gonna snow fellas and it'll be the only game in the Prem cancelled and lo and behold Cole will be back for the rearranged game and it'll be wedged between the City game and something else and we'll fuck up.

2nd February 2012, 18:08	#96 (permalink)
99 red balloons Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: WU203 Posts: 2,546	Yeah, I remember last year they had a bunch of injuries - was scheduled for December, got moved to 1st of March, when all their lads were back and we had just been (or about to go to, can't remember) Liverpool away. Put it this way, it's done on the "advice" of the police, but trust me, Chelsea will have their say. Remember, they can use the "safety of the fans traveling to the ground" shite now. I wouldn't dismiss Longsden's comments just yet.

2nd February 2012, 18:09	#97 (permalink)
99 red balloons Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: WU203 Posts: 2,546	Anyone heard anything about Lampard and Captain Leader Bottler? They might miss it too.

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gooDevil Worst scout ever Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Kids are the Future Posts: 16,945	i don't know, the last time they delayed a game, Chelsea I believe, the reason wasn't because of the game being impacted but travel for those going to the game.

2nd February 2012, 23:43	#105 (permalink)
England1966 Cuckoo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada, Posts: 1,708	for Americas this is on terrestrial Fox channel

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RDCR07 Not a bad guy (Whale Killer) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Special One on the Great One: "I don't call him Alex or Sir or Mister. I call him Boss!" Posts: 14,459	I am interested to see what happens between Rio and Terry if indeed both of them end up playing.

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RDCR07 Not a bad guy (Whale Killer) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Special One on the Great One: "I don't call him Alex or Sir or Mister. I call him Boss!" Posts: 14,459	Manchester United: David De Gea gets chance to prove himself number one keeper against Chelsea - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk

3rd February 2012, 01:54	#112 (permalink)
Suedesi First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mallorca Posts: 12,879	We'll lose

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Raoul Administrator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 42,416	The 5-0 is still fresh in my mind.

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Kelvin Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 21,347	haven't won there in the league since 2002, even worse than the anfield record, we have to change it.

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Sean_RedDevil Twitter bot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham + Londinium Posts: 9,963	Terry will not be fit. He's out for 2-3 more weeks. So it's probably: Ivanovic - Luiz - Cahill - Bosingwa, other options are Ferreira and Bertrand.

3rd February 2012, 09:58	#119 (permalink)
Solius I am a mod, I swear Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Everybody will be dancing and be doing it right. Posts: 49,474	David DE GEA Rafael DA SILVA - Rio FERDINAND - Jonny EVANS - Patrice EVRA Antonio VALENCIA - Michael CARRICK - Ryan GIGGS - Luis NANI Wayne ROONEY - Danny WELBECK Boom. 0 - 2.

3rd February 2012, 10:08	#120 (permalink)
Kelvin Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 21,347	mata and lampard will be main threat, we have to win the midfield battle.