Match Topic Liverpool vs Chelsea - Premier League, 20th October @ 4:30pm

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Match topic

[charlie clown]

First really big test of the season. Chelsea were absolutely woeful in our last (league) encounter, and it was arguably our best performance of last season. They look much better organised now though and it will maybe tell us whether we are really on a role or, as Slot keeps pointing out, we've just dealt adequately with pretty ordinary sides so far. Bring it on. I fancy us for 2-0.

Edited October 7, 2024 by charlie clown

[Gethin]

It’s going to set the tone for this next block of games, which in turn is going to be crucial for the rest of the season. 

Do this block right and we’ll be in great positions in both the League and CL so a great performance here is absolutely vital. 

[stressederic]

I hope we f***ing batter* them.

*Will accept a 1-0 win.

[Flasher]

Interesting game this one. I'm expecting Chelsea to create a lot of chances. Still think we look a bit soft in midfield despite the rise of Grav. Our fullbacks are perhaps a little deeper than previous years, so we're more protected, but this will be a proper test of how defensively solid we really are.

[Gethin]

You'd think we'll be without Ali for most, if not all, of this block of games until the November international break too 

[YugoB]

They have dangerous players in the final third, obviously Palmer, but Nkunku is a handful at times, and Madueke has been in decent form this season. They give up chances still [see the Brighton game], so I expect us to create and hopefully take said chances. Having said that, I can see us having problems with them.

I'd take any win going into this upcoming period, but hopefully we play well in totality and get more momentum

[mofus77]

They have excellent players, real potential to hurt us so it'll be a big test of our ability to control games and limit chances for the opposition.

[Hassony]

They're s***, have one of the worst keepers in the league and a donkey up front 

Think we'll smash them 5-0 

[Earl Hafler]

Right, then. Back at it with these c****

[Conrad]

I think it will be chaotic and end up 2-2.

[Benzo-13]

f***ing hate them, they’re like a cockroach that doesn’t die. I never want anything but a win.

[Big Red Machine]

Fofana and Cucurella both suspended for them. Both normally start.

[épieur]

At home I expect a comfortable victory. 2-0.

The match thread will not reflect this. 

[PaulMcC186]

Should win comfortably enough. 

[Case]

1 hour ago, PaulMcC186 said:

Should win comfortably enough. 

Paul McCrouchie186

[Billy Talbot]

I'm hoping for a good game and a win. I'm driving 260 miles on Saturday to take part in my 13yr old niece's birthday party and probably driving my drunk other half the 130 miles home. The Sunday is mine. 

[Falconhoof]

I hope Lavia and Enzo start in midfield for them. Lavia is short on playing time, coming back from injury. Enzo isn't playing well.

Of course Caicedo will start. Maybe they will give that Dewsbury Hall lad a game in midfield.

They don't have a lot of height in their team, or good organisation at set pieces, so be looking to get the big lads forward for the headers into the net. 

[stressederic]

38 minutes ago, Falconhoof said:

I hope Lavia and Enzo start in midfield for them. Lavia is short on playing time, coming back from injury. Enzo isn't playing well.

Of course Caicedo will start. Maybe they will give that Dewsbury Hall lad a game in midfield.

They don't have a lot of height in their team, or good organisation at set pieces, so be looking to get the big lads forward for the headers into the net. 

I'm half expecting Kante to start...

[Ripley]

John Brooks Ref   Michael Oliver VAR

[Gethin]

7 minutes ago, Ripley said:

John Brooks Ref   Michael Oliver VAR

Renmind me where these two are on the "Oh FFS" scale?

[YugoB]

Hopefully our players will have enough energy on the back of the internationals, especially in midfield. 

[Ripley]

3 minutes ago, Gethin said:

Renmind me where these two are on the "Oh FFS" scale?

Brooks may be best reembered for sending Virg off at Newcastle (correctly) and not sending Trent off in the same game. He's been okrecently. Oliver is in City's pocket, allegedly.

[McBain]

1 minute ago, Ripley said:

Brooks may be best reembered for sending Virg off at Newcastle (correctly) and not sending Trent off in the same game. He's been okrecently. Oliver is in City's pocket, allegedly.

Surprised there's room there given Martin Samuel's presence 

[WillG]

This is perhaps the most important game in our history.

Real make or break stuff for Slot.