Man Utd vs. Chelsea

PHB · 24-04-2008 12:40AM #1

Big match over, bigger match begins.

If we lost to Barca I'd be sad, if we lose the league title I'd be devastated. We have a chance to win the title at Stamford bridge, and I think we can do it.

Anyone else think that Chelsea are gona rest players?

That said, their reserves are still amazing so

Either way, I think Chelsea will think they can go through against Liverpool and not have their hearts in it. They know the title is a bit of a strech (although still doable) and they will have their minds on the Liverpool game.

I think United are going to attack them, like really go at them. I think Scholes will be rested / dropped, with a line up of

Carrick

Hargreaves

--Ronaldo----Anderson

Nani----

Rooney

Unearthly · 24-04-2008 12:41AM

United (United fans)

This is going to be a dull 0-0

FA Cup final dullness I reckon

Paul Tergat · 24-04-2008 12:42AM

About time this thread was started.

League > Champions League imo.

Let's go for the win at Chelsea, even though we've been pretty bad the last few games (Boro, Arse, B'burn and Barca tonight) Chelsea have been playing bad for probably a couple of months now maybe more. Play 442 please and get at them!

Bubs101 · 24-04-2008 12:44AM

Chelsea 2-1.

Essien to break Ronaldo's arm in the 90th minute and Man Utd to fail miserably without him (prays)

Mr Alan · 24-04-2008 12:46AM

Chelsea

reckon Utd will beat Chelsea, finishing the league. And then we will beat em on wednes ruinning watever aura SB has at the moment.

Wonder wat odds i'd get on that happening?mmmmm

BrandonBlock · 24-04-2008 12:55AM

United (United fans)

Don't you mean Chelsea vs Man Utd!

I dunno about this one, on paper it looks like a draw - Chelsea haven't lost a single premiership game at home this season. My prediction is a draw, maybe 1-1. United still win the league though, just won't take it at SB.

PHB · 24-04-2008 12:58AM

Chelsea (Chelsea fans)

You should never pray for a broken leg, it's just mean.
Pray for something like a broken arm. It puts them out for a long time, but isn't a threat to the guys career.
Whenever I want someone to get injuried cause they are too good, I always pray for a broken arm

Mr Alan, you'd get 1/2.85 off betfair.

genericgoon · 24-04-2008 01:05AM

United (United fans)

0-0. I expect a tired enough display from both teams. If Chelsea are as lethargic as on Tuesday, I expect a very dull game.

eZe^ · 24-04-2008 01:08AM

Draw

I voted for Chelsea, not because I think they'll win, but because it'll make it all the more interesting!

kerash · 24-04-2008 01:11AM

United (United fans)

genericgoon wrote: »

0-0. I expect a tired enough display from both teams. If Chelsea are as lethargic as on Tuesday, I expect a very dull game.

+1, i've nothing to add!

One Cold Hand · 24-04-2008 01:16AM

United (United fans)

PHB wrote: »

Carrick
Hargreaves
--Ronaldo----Anderson
Nani----
Rooney

Terrible team tbh. Without a back 4 or a goal keeper, Chelsea are sure to score a few goals. I think SAF should play at least 11 players.

CHD · 24-04-2008 04:30AM

Chelsea are going to win this imo.

Might not be enough to win the title but Chelsea to scrape it 1-0

gucci · 24-04-2008 07:36AM

United (United fans)

genericgoon wrote: »

0-0. I expect a tired enough display from both teams. If Chelsea are as lethargic as on Tuesday, I expect a very dull game.

+1 here too.
And if man united are as dull as last night also its really going to be a snore fest.

jank · 24-04-2008 09:22AM

Draw

Chelsea to win, because they have to!

They players know that this is a huge game and they will turn up and play no matter how bad the manager is!
Should make for an interesting final 2 games if it comes to pass.

Also with united chasing shadows all last night didnt help their fitness levels but who can they rest?

One more thing, i think Vidic has been rushed back. Didnt look good at all vs Blackburn and was out last night because of some "stomach" bug! Will be interesting to see him play or not

shane86 · 24-04-2008 10:02AM

Mr Alan wrote: »

reckon Utd will beat Chelsea, finishing the league. And then we will beat em on wednes ruinning watever aura SB has at the moment.

Wonder wat odds i'd get on that happening?mmmmm

Utd will not beat Chelsea at SB.

Liverpool wont either unless the Man U v Chelsea is a bit on the violent side. If big names pick up a few knocks, it is a very slim possibility.

The omens are not good however. Liverpool have not even scored, let alone won there, in 4 odd years.

Caling the prem math as Chelsea win or goaless draw.

Mr.Nice Guy · 24-04-2008 11:15AM

Chelsea (Chelsea fans)

I'm hoping this will be an epic game like United's 4-2 win over Arsenal at Highbury a few seasons ago. I have a feeling United will do it.

I really hope SAF goes for it this time and takes the game to Chelsea. Unlike Arsenal, I think if United take the lead at Stamford Bridge they will have enough quality to see the game through.

SantryRed · 24-04-2008 11:55AM

United (United fans)

Ferguson to settle for the draw is my bet. Take the draw and concentrate on Barca on Tuesday.

gustavo · 24-04-2008 12:16PM

I can see a draw in this one with Manchester still winning league

deisedevil · 24-04-2008 01:05PM

Chelsea

Man Utd have not played well in a month now. You would have to go all the way back to the Villa to find a very good Utd performance (V Arsenal wasn't exactly a fantastic performance, only for Hargreaves great free kick)

I'm very worried now that we've lost our edge and i'm wondering what's going to change all of a sudden to get us back to a level where we can beat Chelsea on Sat and Barca next Tue. Don't want to be all doom and gloom but I think that the Chelsea game is huge now, players have to really get going for this one, if we lose we go into Tue with confidence low knowing we need to win and need to beat West ham and Wigan after that or season is a disaster.

iregk · 24-04-2008 01:23PM

Well Chelsea will most likely be without Lampard as his mother has just passed away. God rest and best wishes Frank.

deisedevil · 24-04-2008 01:50PM

Chelsea

iregk wrote: »

Well Chelsea will most likely be without Lampard as his mother has just passed away. God rest and best wishes Frank.

Ah that's tough on him. rip.

Not that football matters at a time like that but that will be a huge loss to Chelski.

_blank_ · 24-04-2008 01:59PM

Is the game Sat or Sun?

Sizzler · 24-04-2008 02:00PM

DesF wrote: »

Is the game Sat or Sun?

12:45 Sat.

Vidic a MAJOR doubt with mystery stomach problem.

PHB · 24-04-2008 03:43PM

Chelsea (Chelsea fans)

Terrible sad for Lampard, harsh stuff.

United have been up and down for the past month. I thought we did well against Arsenal, showed real spirit.

Vidic looks set to be out, Pique to play in his stead I'd say.

24-04-2008 03:50PM

Chelsea (Chelsea fans)

I fear United may be tired after running around chasing the ball last night but Fergie > Avram so Im going with a United win.

24-04-2008 03:51PM

Chelsea (Chelsea fans)

deisedevil wrote: »

Man Utd have not played well in a month now. You would have to go all the way back to the Villa to find a very good Utd performance (V Arsenal wasn't exactly a fantastic performance, only for Hargreaves great free kick)

I'm very worried now that we've lost our edge and i'm wondering what's going to change all of a sudden to get us back to a level where we can beat Chelsea on Sat and Barca next Tue. Don't want to be all doom and gloom but I think that the Chelsea game is huge now, players have to really get going for this one, if we lose we go into Tue with confidence low knowing we need to win and need to beat West ham and Wigan after that or season is a disaster.

+ 1 I have to agree. We've been very flat and some of the performances have been very nervous. Hope this game brings out the best rather than more nerves. By Dunphys logic we should sent Ronaldo to Chelsea on loan for one game only seeing as he's so rubbish :rolleyes:

adox · 25-04-2008 09:44AM

My secret theory is that Ferguson purposely rested Anderson during the week as he wants his energy in midfield against the Chelsea machine.:D

I`m not as worried as I would have been had Tevez not scored that late equaliser against Blackburn.

Win the last two games for the league title is the worst case scenario at the moment which is a good place to be.

Anderson to score his first United goal and nick it for the reds.

ROCKMAN · 25-04-2008 11:36AM

United (United fans)

Like alot of posters have stated Utd have not played well in the last three or so weeks, One of the causes is the lack of Anderson starting IMO. It was a midfield of Hargreaves or Carrick along side Anderson which have got Utd to this position ,now although Scholes had a good game Mid-Week. I believe for all his greatest at the moment he slows down the Team which affects the tempo and speed of Utds play. And its this tempo and speed which has been the foundation of your success so far this season So I hope SAF returns to starting Anderson for Sat and Tues games.

grames_bond · 25-04-2008 11:47AM

United (United fans)

i think its all going to depend on what team turns up, utd will still have one eye on the barca match wereas chelski are more at ease with their predicament (damn you riise you clown) i voted for a draw, but i think if nani/ronaldo/anderson are playing and at blistening pace they can carve chelski apart, but in the same light vida is a doubt or even if he does play he wont be 100% so if joe cole/anelka etc are firing on all cilendars (sp?) they could do serious damage) should be interesting, if both teams play tight it will be boooooooooooring....but i cant seethat happening because chelski know they have to win!

PHB · 25-04-2008 12:11PM

Chelsea (Chelsea fans)

i think its all going to depend on what team turns up, utd will still have one eye on the barca match wereas chelski are more at ease with their predicament (damn you riise you clown)

Only a fool would think Chelsea are even 60% favorites, and Chelsea are no fools. Both teams will have Barca and Pool on their minds, Chelsea probably ever more so because Liverpool have beaten them again and again in the past, and they are in a decent position to change that.

Prufrock · 25-04-2008 12:12PM

Chelsea (Chelsea fans)

United for the win if Chelsea decide to look past em to the Champions league.

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