Chelsea Vs New Castle Preview

                   Chelsea vs New Castle at Stamford Bridge- 8^th February 2014.

After a near complete performance, against Manchester City we are up against New Castle. Magpies are one of the teams which we lost this season. We have a clean record against the Top 6 teams. Even though all the results matters, one wonders, what would our position in EPL if we could have either got full points against 2 West(Brom and Albion) or got our wins against either New castle or Stoke.  But I am sure Jose will pass the message to the team – Not to be complacent against the bottom teams.  

Team’s recent form

Chelsea: WDWWW vs Newcastle United: LDWLL

New Castle would be without Yohan Cabaye who has been transferred to PSG and would miss him as a play maker which was widely evident in the match against Sunderland which they lost 0-3. They are also flooded with injuries and suspensions which have resulted in Poor performances off late. However one thing which NewCastle United can look forward is that they have won three out of their last four games against Chelsea and they will surely be looking forward to break the home record for the Blues side this term.

Our Tactics-

I am not predicting the teams or tactics because Jose knows what’s best for the team.

Probably a try J

Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (C), Azpilicueta; David Luiz/ Ramires, Matic, Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Eto’o

(4-2-3-1)/4-3-3

Jose would most probably revert to 4-2-3-1 with Oscar making a return and it would be a toss-up between Ramirez and Luiz. Torres has been training and if he is fully fit he might figure in the first line up. We had a great performance against city, but every time, our team is on a high, we somehow end up losing full points against lesser quality teams. We need to ensure that we convert the half chances and end up scoring more and more goals. Ideally against city, we should have got 3 or more J. New Castle is not a team which would sit back and defend much like what West Ham did. However they were successful in frustrating Arsenal in not conceding the goal till half time. Chelsea has been playing really good pressing and counter attacking game and I expect this to continue.

Although some week, we expect Chelsea to take win easily, somehow we drop points. This time around I expect new castle to raise the Bar so that we could raise even more and secure a confident victory.

Other Significant matches.

Liverpool- Arsenal (Liverpool Win)

Norwich-City  (City Win. If city manages to loose points! We will wait and see…)

My Prediction-2-0 Win for Chelsea. Would love to hear yours!!

KTBFFH!!!!!

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