Chelsea vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[john2710]

Robert Jones is an arrogant twat.

[AV84]

Slightly worried about this simply because we really didn't look like beating them last time out until they got a red card. I wouldn't read too much into tonight's result, but they have had their moments of looking like an actual team lately.

[Smithy]

Slightly worried about this simply because we really didn't look like beating them last time out until they got a red card. I wouldn't read too much into tonight's result, but they have had their moments of looking like an actual team lately.

Pochettino is a good coach, so he will have an effect on that side eventually. It's whether he's started to have an effect yet, or not, with the basket case of a club he landed in.   They've won 4 of their last 5 league games, so for them, they're in a decent bit of form.  They have plenty of talented individuals, but right now we have the better team.  It would be lovely to win two FA cup matches in a single season...

I'd take a replay if offered.

[Dave P]

I can see KKH and Tim getting minutes in this game.

EDIT: KKH is cup tied.

[Skerra]

Of course, if we had played yesterday, instead of Chelsea, most would be saying we’re going to be knackered. Let’s see how much it has affected Chelsea. My guess is, not a lot. On top of that, we’ve had our mini break so, no doubt we’ll be a bit rusty!

[olaftab]

Last night was an ideal match for Chelsea to prepare for Friday and I agree that we will be less ready due to the break.

[Hookeysmith]

Chelsea are away at Liverpoo the night after we play Newcastle so with one final in the bag maybe they will rest some? Lets face it they have enough of them.

Even though tactically Boro were tactically pathetic Chelsea came out the traps like a train so maybe that exertion will take its toll - especially as we like to keep the ball and make the opposition run after it.

[VillaTim]

Hopeful not to see Cole Palmer and that ridiculous goal celebration Friday night.

[Rigadon]

How many of our injured players are likely to return for this one?

[VillaTim]

How many of our injured players are likely to return for this one?

Tielemans , maybe Torres

[john e]

If the result goes against us and anyone after the game says we looked ‘a bit leggy’ I think I’ll spontaneously combust

[OCD]

'we looked a bit undercooked'?

[Skerra]

“Needed to play the ball quicker but, couldn’t seem to get out of 2nd gear”

[john e]

“Looked a bit rusty after the long 2 week break”

[VillaTim]

"they are running on empty"