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Don't worry we will at least draw. Chelsea named a strong team but some players will be rested for the Man Utd Game. Mourinho is resting some players for the Man United game.
Chelsea Team: Joe Cole, Khalid Bouhlarouz, Michael Ballack, Nijitap Geremi, John Terry, Carlo Cudicini, Didier Drogba, Andriy Shevchenko, Michael Essien, Claude Makalele, Ashley Cole
We won 1 to nil up at Bolton.
The Reebok is definitely one of the toughest stadiums to play in. Anyway the was unchanged from the United Game, (Cudicini,Terry,Geremi,A.Cole,Carvalho,Lampard,Mak elele,Drogba-Obi Mikel,
Shevchenko-Kalou,Ballack)
We scored in stoppage time of the 1st half Ballack headed home a Lampard Corner.
Player Summaries
Cudicini:Not tested but made a great save off a Diouf volley
Geremi:Played another solid game and was effective against Anelka
Terry:Very average game, not at his best.
Carvalho:Marked Diouf well
Lampard:Had some great dribbles, and an assist a few nice strikes as well.
Makelele:Supported the midfield well, but did not do much because Bolton's midfield did not push up at all.
Essien:Had a good half-volley that went high, but other than that just a good game for him.
Ballack:One of his best games so far, lots of intensity and fire and a great header won several tackles as well.(Man of the Match)
Shevchenko:Still not near top form, was dispossed far too easily, but he is working hard.
Drogba:Hustled all night, had a great strike go high, unlucky not to score.
Obi Mikel:Not enough time to make an impression
Kalou:Very talented, however still needs to mature a great deal.
I wouldnt be surprised if Chelsea utilize their counter-attacks and wing play to decimate Arsenal as the Gunners' midfield control isnt as dominant as Chelsea and we all know Arsenal's defence is rather uninspiring. I am sure Makelele will make it difficult for Fabregas and the other way around as well. I expect Chelsea to win 2-0....but am hoping for a draw
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