MUTV correcting it saying Nani's on the bench, no idea who isn't then.
Chelsea vs. Manchester United
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Yep. Can forsee some counterattacks today.
That's throwing Young right in it.
Young starting in the first match after some months looks risky to me. Otherwise it is pretty good.
I hate Stamford Bridge, even if we play well here it's a nightmare.
good team, 4-4-2 I expect formation wise.
No defenders on the bench
Interesting. I suppose Carrick can cover CB and Valencia RB if there are any injuries there.
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Ivanovic Cahill Luiz Cole
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Can't help but always feel disappointed for Welbeck whenever he doesn't start, to me it seems he is one of the common factors in our best performances over the last year, not necessarily results wise but certainly in terms of playing our best quick tempo brand of football.
Still, fecking buzzing to see Rooney and Robin play together in a big away game!
Still, fecking buzzing to see Rooney and Robin play together in a big away game!
Because we've been shit
I wouldn't have expected Young to start this one. He must be looking sharp in training, or at least he better be.
Otherwise the team looks strong enough and everyone should feel comfortable with this formation.
Otherwise the team looks strong enough and everyone should feel comfortable with this formation.
As they are at home. They'll always be favourites at home.
Ashley Young clearly playing in case we get desperate and need a penalty.
Yeah, thats the plan.
Defensively. Chelsea havent been great either. Both have been god going forward.
Considering how each team has been defending and attacking, I reckon the final score will be 6-6.
Dont agree. Top future talent and all that, but still not reliable enough in his core function, to score goals, to be an automatic starter for me.
He has lots to learn and plenty of time. I don't think many of the class of 1994/5 had played as many games as he has done at his age right now.
He's doing well, let him develop naturally.
Me too. Need a bit more defensive bodies against their front 4.
Very good front line of Chelsea. Surprised we play Young after being out for so long and no game since then
It's like the home team getting 3 points when two equal teams are playing.
Really? We haven't been THAT poor. I'm pretty confident to be honest with you
Rooney and Van Persie up top, should be creating a fair few chances today!
Like the look of the team, hopefully we can defend better than the last 2 games.
I want to away win, but would not be unhappy with a draw.
I want to away win, but would not be unhappy with a draw.
Interesting Cleverley is prefered to Scholes. It's a very fast attacking line up we have going. Should be a great game...unless we're thrashed 5-0.
Valencia vs Cole is a battle I'm eagerly excited to see again.
Valencia vs Cole is a battle I'm eagerly excited to see again.
Cant see us going 442 away from home.
I think we'll play Rooney as a pure midfielder to do the leg work.
Interesting selection in putting Young in.
A formation like the below has both the legs and stamina as well as the pace and attacking skill to win via a pressing game with fast, lethal counter attacks.
Also can quickly move between a strict 451, into an attacking 433 when we counter attack.
............DdG
Rafael Evans Rio Evra
Carrick, Cleverley
.........Rooney
Valencia......Young
............RVP
We will concede inside the opening 2 minutes. Its how we like to play now so dont panic when it happens.
I'd panic if we didnt.
Hmmm, no defenders on the bench!!!
Good team but would've preferred to see Anderson over Young.
Strong looking squad. I like it.
well .... if only we had a few more fit defenders!!!
Ashley Young not wearing the 'Kick it Out' t-shirt. Rio Ferdinand is wearing his though.
No defenders on the bench
Giggs left back
Disappointed in 4-4-2 and Young starting but glad to see Cleverley's playing even though I think the system stifles his quality.
We'll concede at least 3.
Solid bench to call upon
Rooney will play deeper than usual, Valencia and Young will have a lot of defensive work. No worries
And score 5.
Cheery fella aren't ya?
As has been said, I can't see us going 442. 451/433 with Rooney in midfield is more likely.