Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread

[Olneythelonely]

They look ordinary on paper, but we’ve looked poor on the road. A bit surprised with a back four again and Kamara needs to sit out a couple. Watkins and McGinn need to find some form.

[Axl Rose]

Digne, Kamara, Mcginn should not be starting.

Who should we pick instead? God knows. That should have been dealt with in the summer

Won't be watching.

You won’t be watching because you think we might lose?

Or was that just a separate point?

Whichever one you want

[RamboandBruno]

I've no confidence in that team I'm afraid, I think it's going to be 2 or 3 nil to Chelsea. McGinn, Watkins, Digne and Kamara are all just playing too badly. (Yes I know, that's the spirit!}

No confidence whatsoever?

Not much, no. We've been absolutely battered away in 3 of the 4 away games, and also played really badly in all of them. I think Jackson and Sterling will tear Torres and Digne a new one.

Who would you have instead though? Donk for Kamara maybe, Dhuran for Watkins maybe. Id like to see Ramsey but probably too soon for him to start.

[Monty]

Their defence, honestly, can't believe Thiago Silva's still playing and literally don't know who the others are. Surely 'Malo Gusto' isn't his real name? I'll keep a look out to see if he's wearing chavvy boots.

But that midfield has real quality in it, and Jackson is someone for them to look for. I must say I can see another difficult afternoon.

[AV84]

I like the look of that formation, if that's how we actually line up.

[Skerra]

So, Jackson can’t buy a goal and Chelsea have really struggled so far this season. Must dash as I need to sell my house smartish so that I can put the proceeds on a Chelsea win and Jackson as first goal scorer with a worldie!!

[ez]

Well I'm sure we have a better team than them so we should be ok. I'll be peeved if we're not on the front foot today.

[Martyn Smith]

I like the look of that formation, if that's how we actually line up.

I was thinking that our defensive midfield will be just that today.

We won't go into this with an air of complacency like we did recently against a certain journeyman East European side I could care to mention...

[Ian.]

If Kamara and McGinn can step up to the form from last season that’s probably the best line up away from home with who’s fit and also a strong bench if we need to make changes.

[john e]

I’m happy with the lineup
throwing more defensive players on to sure up the defence just invites pressure and we can’t cope
The likes of Dendonker couldn’t even keep Stevenage out he’s got no chance against Chelsea

Defence is weak no matter who we play or how many so go on the offensive try and apply our own pressure
I’ve said before we will concede we just need to create chances and take them

[olaftab]

Mudryk needs a goal doesn’t he?

I hate when someone needs something and in stroll Aston Villa

No it’s worse than that, Chelsea need a goal😟

[Goldenballs]

I've no confidence in that team I'm afraid, I think it's going to be 2 or 3 nil to Chelsea. McGinn, Watkins, Digne and Kamara are all just playing too badly. (Yes I know, that's the spirit!}

No confidence whatsoever?

Not much, no. We've been absolutely battered away in 3 of the 4 away games, and also played really badly in all of them. I think Jackson and Sterling will tear Torres and Digne a new one.

That's exactly my worry too, nor confident at all. I'd take a draw.

[Smirker]

They're shit and we are not.

Its 3-1 Villa.

Never doubt Unai.

FTF 

[Pete3206]

Islands in the stream a particular favourite of mine. If anyone can oblige, I'd be grateful.

[PaulWinch again]

Not remotely confident for this. Until we find our defensive solidity again we’re going to be inconsistent. I hate it, but I think they’ll win 2-0.