Liverpool - V - Chelsea, 8PM K/O, Sky Sports

GavRedKing

Back the EPL for this game.

Chelsea will more then likely rest key players that will play in the UCL final so we could see a line up of :

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Hilario/Turnbull

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Ferreria

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Ivanovic

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JT

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Bertrand

----Romeu

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MeirelesEssien

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Ramires

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Malouda

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Sturridge

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Torres

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Not to sure how Liverpool will line up or approach this game but given the fact its at Anfield and they will be hurting from the recent loss, they will go all out for this game.

My prediction 1-1.

Edit : Meireles is out of the game, as is Mikel.

syngindub

Given Liverpool are only 14 points off Relegation Positions. 3 points for Kenny just might keep him in the job leapfrogging fulham to 8th.

mike65

Hard to give much of a damn! Could be the "bye bye" home game for a few Liverpool players if so expect them to get at least some game time.

GavRedKing

mike65 wrote: »

Hard to give much of a damn! Could be the "bye bye" home game for a few Liverpool players if so expect them to get at least some game time.

What about King Kenny?

Do ye reckon it could be his final game as manager at Anfield?

mike65

Could be but John W Henry hasn't given any clues away (bar a face like thunder on Saturday) and he seems to strike without warning - Spanish Inquisition style.

That_Guy

*through gritted teeth*

Come on Liverpool.

cadaliac

gavredking wrote: »

What about King Kenny?

Do ye reckon it could be his final game as manager at Anfield?

I thought he was singed up for next year. Why though, is beyond me.

GavRedKing

I could be miles off, but personally I felt if Dalglish had won the Cup double he would have been kept on, at the moment I cant see him keeping his job but I could be way off.

I wouldnt expect much news until after the Euro's though when you can evaluate the squad and where ya need to strengthen.

I'm hoping we can get all our business done this year early but apart from Marin, I cant see to much movement in the market from us at the moment.

Kess73

mike65 wrote: »

Could be but John W Henry hasn't given any clues away (bar a face like thunder on Saturday) and he seems to strike without warning - Spanish Inquisition style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSe38dzJYkY

GavRedKing

That_Guy wrote: »

*through gritted teeth*

Come on Liverpool.

Of all the teams fighting for 4th we have the most unrealistic chance of finishing there after ye're win in London recently.

Its between Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle for 3rd, 4th.

We wont sneak in beyond 2 teams att hsi stage.

cadaliac wrote: »

I thought he was singed up for next year. Why though, is beyond me.

I'm not sure, he might be, it was just a question to see if Liverpool fans could see Dalglish managing the team next year.

Its not like chairmen orclub boards to get the itch and sack people no matter how long there contract.

Ala Chelsea :pac:

Aidric

Fairly nonplussed about this game, going for 1-1.

Chelsea should really looking to win their last 2 games rather than sticking all their eggs in one basket.


Liverpool are shocking at home this season so fcuk knows how we'll play.

billymitchell

rarnes1 wrote: »

Chelsea should really looking to win their last 2 games rather than sticking all their eggs in one basket.


Liverpool are shocking at home this season so fcuk knows how we'll play.

Probably hit the post a lot and draw.

GavRedKing

rarnes1 wrote: »

Chelsea should really looking to win their last 2 games rather than sticking all their eggs in one basket.


Liverpool are shocking at home this season so fcuk knows how we'll play.

I agree, we should aim to beat Liverpool as a win at Anfield will leave us still in the fight with a very slim chance, we would then be relying on Spurs, Newcastle dropping points in their last games also to jump into 4th.

I just cant see that happening but that shouldnt mean that we dont go for the victory tonight.

GavRedKing

Any 'Pool fan wanna take a stab at how they'll line up?

I pressume ye'd like to see Carroll start after his cameo had JT/Ivanovic in the horrors at the back at times.

Maybe :

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Reina

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Johnson

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Agger----Skrtel

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Enrique

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Gerrard---Henderson

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Maxi

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Saurez

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Bellamy

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Carroll

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whatawaster

gavredking wrote: »

Any 'Pool fan wanna take a stab at how they'll line up?

I pressume ye'd like to see Carroll start after his cameo had JT/Ivanovic in the horrors at the back at times.

Maybe :

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Reina

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Johnson

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Agger----Skrtel

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Enrique

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Gerrard---Henderson

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Maxi

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Saurez

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Bellamy

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Carroll

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The above might not be miles off.

I would play:

Doni

Johnson
Coates
Agger
Enrique

Shelvey
Henderson
Gerrard

Suarez
Carroll
Downing

Subs: Reina, Kelly, Robinson, Spearing, Sterling, Suso, Bellamy

No room for those on their way out. Downing starts by default because I'd rather Sterling as a sub

Sgt Pepper 64

Must win for Chelsea, can see Carroll starting and out for revenge :eek:

Reckon Torres will start as well :eek::eek:

Battle of the over priced strikers :eek::eek::eek:

BTW, I hear Pool have a new logo on the shirt (Seeing is Believing!!!)

LuckyLloyd

gavredking wrote: »

Any 'Pool fan wanna take a stab at how they'll line up?

I pressume ye'd like to see Carroll start after his cameo had JT/Ivanovic in the horrors at the back at times.

Maybe :

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Reina

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Johnson

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Agger----Skrtel

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Enrique

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Gerrard---Henderson

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Maxi

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Saurez

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Bellamy

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Carroll

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I like that team though, a thousand sighs, I'd prefer Downing or Sterling to Maxi given that the Argentinian is unlikely to be at the club next season.

missingtime

Would Bellamy be ready for another match?

EDIT:

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Reina

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Johnson

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Agger----Skrtel

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Enrique

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Gerrard---Henderson

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Kuyt

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Suarez

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Maxi

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Carroll

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GavRedKing

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

I like that team though, a thousand sighs, I'd prefer Downing or Sterling to Maxi given that the Argentinian is unlikely to be at the club next season.

Could be a fair well game at Anfield.

I would have thought after Downings fairly poor showing on Saturday he wouldnt be in contention?

missingtime wrote: »

Would Bellamy be ready for another match?

EDIT:

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Reina

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Johnson

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Agger----Skrtel

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Enrique

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Gerrard---Henderson

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Kuyt

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Suarez

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Maxi

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Carroll

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Good point on Bellamy. Kuyt may well start in palce of him.

He didnt have the impact on Saturday that i thought he would so I'm going to say he'll score tonight.

Turtyturd

34.

Morzadec

I'll be shocked if we don't see Carroll after his performance on Saturday, and I'm sure Kenny will want to build on his confidence ahead of next season.

Sgt Pepper 64

Morzadec wrote: »

I'll be shocked if we don't see Carroll after his performance on Saturday, and I'm sure Kenny will want to build on his confidence ahead of next season.

I'd say he'll be wanting to impress his new manager alright

Morzadec

gavredking wrote: »

What about King Kenny?

Do ye reckon it could be his final game as manager at Anfield?

Who knows? It's certainly far from certain either way. I seriously wouldn't rule out Rafa Benitez being there next season. I'd imagine he would want to come back, and the owners would look at his record of getting Liverpool into the CL year in year out and think 'that's what we want.' Obviously it would be largely a popular choice with the fans too.

The bookies are as good a place to look as any when trying to gauge these kinds of possibility, as I suppose they set the price without any fan bias coming into the play and try to look at the situation as objectively as possible, taking in all factors.

Paddypower have Dalglish to still be manager next season at 8/13

Dalglish not to be there at 6/5

So the bookies are thinking he'll probably be kept on although it's very far from a sure thing.

On to tonight - 2-1 Liverpool. We'll make up for the FA Cup final and will feel all the more frustrated for it

redzerdrog

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reina

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skrtel

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carra

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agger

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Johnson

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enrique

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hederson--gerrard--shelvey

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suarez

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Carroll

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Lawrence1895

I don't know, if I'm able to watch the match. I smell some revenge in the air, some ugly match. Hopefully, I'm proven wrong tonight :rolleyes:

Laika1986

Kuyt and Maxi probably playing their last home games so i can see them starting. Not a chance Bellamy will start. As always hope Sterling is on the bench

Gonzovision

A Chelsea B Team victory

opr

whatawaster wrote: »

No room for those on their way out. Downing starts by default because I'd rather Sterling as a sub

I would have thought more likely you will see plenty of room for them so they can get a proper send off in our last home game of the season.

Opr

Lawrence1895

Laika1986 wrote: »

Kuyt and Maxi probably playing their last home games so i can see them starting. Not a chance Bellamy will start. As always hope Sterling is on the bench

So the deal with Hamburg is done and dusted?

Laika1986

Haven't a clue but I really can't see him playing for us next season.

Lawrence1895

Laika1986 wrote: »

Haven't a clue but I really can't see him playing for us next season.

As far as I know from Germany, the two clubs are only negotiating the small prints in the moment

Crann na Beatha

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Hoki

Well not a flying sheeite could i give about this game tbh.

barone

will watch it only to see if carroll shows same determination

MUSEIST

Torres to score :P

Laika1986

No gerrard for the reds

whatawaster

opr wrote: »

whatawaster wrote: »

No room for those on their way out. Downing starts by default because I'd rather Sterling as a sub

I would have thought more likely you will see plenty of room for them so they can get a proper send off in our last home game of the season.

Opr

It's far more important to blood young players where possible. F*ck sentiment, they can wave goodbye at HT or something.

Damien360

Laika1986 wrote: »

Kuyt and Maxi probably playing their last home games so i can see them starting. Not a chance Bellamy will start. As always hope Sterling is on the bench

Lars1916 wrote: »

So the deal with Hamburg is done and dusted?

I had a look at hamburg FC fan page and the Kuyt discussion. Used google translate and the fans there are not happy about that signing at all. They are hoping it is a dead deal.

http://forum.hsv.de/index.php?page=Board&boardID=103&f8193bd1&l=2

Damien360

Laika1986 wrote: »

No gerrard for the reds

I still think we play better without him in midfield. When he is on form, he is stunning, but he is a lead weight to the team when off form.

syngindub

MUSEIST wrote: »

Torres to score :P

i'm highly tempted

opr

whatawaster wrote: »

It's far more important to blood young players where possible. F*ck sentiment, they can wave goodbye at HT or something.

I can't see Kenny not affording the likes of Kuyt, Aurelio, Maxi and hopefully Carragher a chance to say goodbye to the home fans tonight.

Opr

whatawaster

opr wrote: »

whatawaster wrote: »

It's far more important to blood young players where possible. F*ck sentiment, they can wave goodbye at HT or something.

I can't see Kenny not affording the likes of Kuyt, Aurelio, Maxi and hopefully Carragher a chance to say goodbye to the home fans tonight.

Opr

I'll be mighty p*ssed off to see Aurelio, for example, tonight.

Not out of disrespect for Fabio, but he is the past, Jack Robinson is the future.

Phoenix Park

opr wrote: »

I can't see Kenny not affording the likes of Kuyt, Aurelio, Maxi and hopefully Carragher a chance to say goodbye to the home fans tonight.

Opr

Yep, only thing i'd insist on is Carroll should play the full game after last Saturdays performance. More than happy to see the above lads tog out regardless of the result.

Won't be a goodbye for Carra of course though..

Johner

Chelsea are without Cech, Drogba, Meireles, Mikel, Cahill and Luiz tonight.

syngindub

you'd have to fancy liverpool to win this with torres to grab one

Masked Man

meh apart from Cech its what was expected.

Romeu-Raul-Rami hopefully.

Sgt Pepper 64

Johner wrote: »

Chelsea are without Cech, Drogba, Meireles, Mikel, Cahill and Luiz tonight.

:eek::eek::eek:

Cech and Drogba injured?

If pool lose tonight, they only have themselves and Kenny to blame!

Johner

Johner wrote: »

Chelsea are without Cech, Drogba, Meireles, Mikel, Cahill and Luiz tonight.

That's a bad thing for liverpool

PeterTwo

Franklin Early Flag wrote: »

That's a bad thing for liverpool

Luiz is a fantastic defender, his reputation is completely unwarranted.

5starpool

Confirmed #LFC v Chelsea: Reina, Carragher, Agger, Skrtel, Johnson, Henderson, Maxi, Downing, Shelvey, Suarez, Carroll

#LFC subs: Doni, Coates, Kelly, Spearing, Sterling, Bellamy, Kuyt