Chelsea vs Liverpool: Match Thread

[Mostar]

I have a feeling Kenny had this formation 'tested' in mid-week. I'm sure he had it in mind to play like this against Chelsea. With our full backs higher up the pitch, it could pose a problem to Chelsea's 3 attacking 'wide men'.

I think so too. Surely he woudn't try something new in the game of this magnitude, would he?

[danperkins]

I know there's doubts about his fitness but i'm always disapointed when Aurelio's not in the starting line - he can keep the ball and is a calming influence in the heat of the battle.

he's a very accomplished footballer, like to see him get more game time whilst we have him fit.

[Fredo]

It wasn't really knew though was it? Rafa played this formation quite often, then Kenny as well used to fiddle with it.

[Shanks]

[danperkins]

We're going to outnumber them in midfield for sure.

Anelka will drop deep IMO

[CJ]

will be interesting when suarez comes on.

i think we will hope to keep it tight at the back and press them high up.

how will raul play? and then saurez on to exploit some gaps

[Fredo]

Anelka will drop deep IMO

But he isn't a midfielder. We're going to control the game today.

[Phil_Neal]

Anelka will drop deep IMO

Probably but he's not a midfielder and not great on the ball so not a worry for me.

[danperkins]

But he isn't a midfielder. We're going to control the game today.

true and i hope your right, but Anelka usually comes deeper for receive possession. Whether he is a midfield or not he is a fantastic player that can cause damage anywhere on the pitch

[Shaggy]

Anelka played that deeper attacking mid role in midweek against Sunderland and he was outstanding. Different proposition today of course but I think he'll play behind their front two. Gonna be very narrow surely.

[danperkins]

Probably but he's not a midfielder and not great on the ball so not a worry for me.

Really? IMO he's superb on the ball mate

[danperkins]

Anelka played that deeper attacking mid role in midweek against Sunderland and he was outstanding. Different proposition today of course but I think he'll play behind their front two. Gonna be very narrow surely.

[The Erectile Banana]

Bit worried about the formation. Wing backs worked against Stoke but Chelsea are a different proposition. Fingers crossed.

[Mostar]

true and i hope your right, but Anelka usually comes deeper for receive possession. Whether he is a midfield or not he is a fantastic player that can cause damage anywhere on the pitch

Anelka played that deeper attacking mid role in midweek against Sunderland and he was outstanding. Different proposition today of course but I think he'll play behind their front two. Gonna be very narrow surely.

He'll be a big problem imo but I have to say I'm glad Malouda is on the bench.

[danperkins]

I think i'm so nervous, as if we beat them its a swift **** you to Torres but if they beat us it proves Torres right for going to a club that are pretty much better than us.

Weird i know but i really want us to make a statement to everyone, especially Fernando Torres.