Manchester United Vs Chelsea saturday 03Apr10 KO 12:45PM (MOD NOTE - POST #549)

Frisbee

Drogba on the bench? I retract my previous prediction of 1-3.

mike65

Chelsea (4-1-4-1) Cech; Ferreira, Terry, Alex, Zhirkov; Mikel; J Cole, Lampard, Deco, Malouda; Anelka.

JPA

As a Villa fan, I can tell you Chelsea don't need Drogba that much.

MagicMarker

I assume Hargreaves isn't on the bench seeing as it's not been mentioned yet?

SDTimeout

Frisbee wrote: »

Drogba on the bench? I retract my previous prediction of 1-3.

Why ? Drogba has never scored against united in the league ?

I can't see past a chelsea win either, by a goal or two margin.

JerryHandbag

YES! No wayward passes from Carrick today. Phew.

Johner

MagicMarker wrote: »

I assume Hargreaves isn't on the bench seeing as it's not been mentioned yet?

Nope.

Johner

1203: TEAMS Man Utd v Chelsea
Man Utd: Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Valencia, Fletcher, Giggs, Scholes, Park, Berbatov. Subs: Kuszczak, Carrick, Nani, Rafael Da Silva, Macheda, Gibson, De Laet.

Chelsea: Cech, Paulo Ferreira, Alex, Terry, Zhirkov, Joe Cole, Deco, Lampard, Mikel, Malouda, Anelka. Subs: Turnbull, Drogba, Ballack, Kalou, Sturridge, Belletti, Bruma.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)

JPA

redout

I dont understand it

but I dont really care

Drogba on the bench

Whoop-woop

abouttobebanned

Carrick not playing is a huge positive for utd. He has been awful and Ferguson has pretty much told him that today by dropping him.

Bubs101

redout wrote: »

I dont understand it

but I dont really care

Drogba on the bench

Whoop-woop

Something to do with him not being in the team that put 7 past what had been the leagues best defence before the match i'd guess

KittyeeTrix

Probably best to have Drogba on the bench and see how Chelsea get on without him.....
Only bringing him on if needed will limit the risk of injury!
Still doesn't do my FF team any good

Frisbee

SDTimeout wrote: »

Why ? Drogba has never scored against united in the league ?

I can't see past a chelsea win either, by a goal or two margin.

Because aside from being a goal scorer, Drogba requires the defense to pay a lot more attention to him then any of Anelka/Malouda/Zhirkov/J. Cole.

Which in turn leaves more space for other players. Being a forward isn't just about scoring.

lordgoat

Scholes starting after playing a full 90mins mid week? Not really sure at all about this...

Drogba not starting isn't that big a deal, if he's needed he'll be brought on...

Hate being stuck in work on days like this.

Here's to a good match.

Kiko with another winner please.

SDTimeout

Frisbee wrote: »

Because aside from being a goal scorer, Drogba requires the defense to pay a lot more attention to him then any of Anelka/Malouda/Zhirkov/J. Cole.

Which in turn leaves more space for other players. Being a forward isn't just about scoring.

must be why we love bendtner so much :pac:

JerryHandbag

Its almost a year to the day since "MACHEDAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!"

More of the same please

redout

Berba getting a slating off Redknapp and Gullit

Liam O

7-1 United.

abouttobebanned

This is going to sound uber ridiculous...but I thought it was great to see Rooney thanking that woman for the drink. I've been in the company of so many footballers that are so rude when it comes to dealing with people who are serving them. I know it's just basic manners...but im glad he possesses them

Liam O

David Haye is a walking advert, nice guy, but it's still annoying.

Johner

Anyone else bricking it with nerves?

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Liam O wrote: »

David Haye is a walking advert, nice guy, but it's still annoying.

I think he's a ledge.:D
Can't wait for hs fight tonight.

I think that team has enough to do the job. Is Park on the left-wing or is it Giggs?

Onecoolcookie

redout wrote: »

Berba getting a slating off Redknapp and Gullit

All the Berba bashing is really starting to annoy me, granted he hasn't always been putting in the performances this season but the last 3-4 weeks has been a real improvement and he was great against Fulham, Lets hope he can silence his critics in the best possible way today

redout

Come on ya supa-star

Bubs101

Frisbee wrote: »

Because aside from being a goal scorer, Drogba requires the defense to pay a lot more attention to him then any of Anelka/Malouda/Zhirkov/J. Cole.

Which in turn leaves more space for other players. Being a forward isn't just about scoring.

Well you say that but Anelka plays so much better when Droggy isn't out there making space for him

kmart6

So happy Carrick isn't starting!

MIN2511

Johner wrote: »

Anyone else bricking it with nerves?

Nope....

We should win it, at least a draw... DEFINITELY not lose it

ShoulderChip

my god Im not sure about this Chelsea line-up at all

very fragile, yet much more attacking then usual, we will soon see I guess

ntlbell

Got a bad feeling about this :mad:

0-2 Chelsea.

Frisbee

Bubs101 wrote: »

Well you say that but Anelka plays so much better when Droggy isn't out there making space for him

Fair enough.

Sizzler

In theory Valencia should run amock against Zhirkov but I can see us getting raped in midfield today (again) :mad:

NeVeR

anyone know were you can listen to the match... BBC radio 5 doesnt work online..

I cant watch it as in work.

Aidric

Ohh, let's get this on. I'm feeling confident and predicting 2-0 Utd. Backed Berba to score first.

Liam O

Evra is still in Munich...

MagicMarker

Liam O wrote: »

Evra is still in Munich...

120 seconds played... ffs like! Chill out.

MagicMarker

Berbatov you sexy beast.

redout

Berba looks up for it

Liam O

MagicMarker wrote: »

120 seconds played... ffs like! Chill out.

A goal after 120 seconds counts the same as one after 40 minutes, a good start is important and he looked very shaky there...

Frisbee

That was sexy from Berbatov

Onecoolcookie

Some berba brilliance there :cool:

The Muppet

I missed the build up to this Is Drogba Injured?

Lively start.

Liam O

The Muppet wrote: »

I missed the build up to this Is Drogba Injured?

Lively start.

on the bench

The Muppet

Liam O wrote: »

on the bench

strange decision if he's fully fit.

redout

The Muppet wrote: »

I missed the build up to this Is Drogba Injured?

Lively start.

Its Ancelotti's masterplan.

Leave your 30 goal striker on the bench and fool the opposition.

Liam O

need better distribution from the back, just hoofing it back to Chelsea atm.

kmart6

No Rooney with his head is he!?:pac:

KittyeeTrix

redout wrote: »

Its Ancelotti's masterplan.

Leave your 30 goal striker on the bench and fool the opposition.

could be that or might be he doesn't want any "mistimed" tackle to take Drogba out for the coming weeks:eek:;)

The Muppet

redout wrote: »

Its Ancelotti's masterplan.

Leave your 30 goal striker on the bench and fool the opposition.

Hope it turns out ot be one from the Baldrick school of cunning plans.

Aidric

redout wrote: »

Its Ancelotti's masterplan.

Leave your 30 goal striker on the bench and fool the opposition.

That was Ruud Gullits analysis pre match.