5 days to go 
On paper it should be a high scoring game, but we do love a good 0-0 with Chelsea.
Defensive issues still a concern for us, but Chelsea plenty of issues themselves. James was injured again during preseason, although has played last 3 friendlies. They are likely to play Silva and Colwill CB, which surely we can exploit. Silva is 100 FFS and Colwill for all his talent, is still largely untested and hasn't had enough time to develop a partnership with Silva. Chilwell is the biggest concern as he's had an excellent preseason, playing as a very attacking FB, so could have a lot of joy down our right flank.
Midfield they are quite light in numbers, with Gallagher (who apparently wants out) their most experienced midfielder. Fernandez might kick on for them this season, but from what we've seen so far, not that big a concern. It's likely they might have to play another youngster Chukwuemeka in AM, as Nkunku is unlikely to be fit.
Nkunku is another blow for them, as he too also looked sharp in preseason, but Jackson with his pace will likely also cause us problems. Injuries might force them to play Mudryk, which could be a blessing in disguise for them. He looked dirt last year, bar his first game against us, of course. He as been decent in preseason too and is lightening quick, so will be licking his lips at the prospect of attacking our right flank with Chilwell. Have to hope that Sterling also gets picked and stinks the pace out. Behind Gallagher, he's played most preseason minutes for Chelsea, but has largely been criticised by their fans.
Good time to play Chelsea away and 4-2 win my prediction.
On paper it should be a high scoring game, but we do love a good 0-0 with Chelsea.
Defensive issues still a concern for us, but Chelsea plenty of issues themselves. James was injured again during preseason, although has played last 3 friendlies. They are likely to play Silva and Colwill CB, which surely we can exploit. Silva is 100 FFS and Colwill for all his talent, is still largely untested and hasn't had enough time to develop a partnership with Silva. Chilwell is the biggest concern as he's had an excellent preseason, playing as a very attacking FB, so could have a lot of joy down our right flank.
Midfield they are quite light in numbers, with Gallagher (who apparently wants out) their most experienced midfielder. Fernandez might kick on for them this season, but from what we've seen so far, not that big a concern. It's likely they might have to play another youngster Chukwuemeka in AM, as Nkunku is unlikely to be fit.
Nkunku is another blow for them, as he too also looked sharp in preseason, but Jackson with his pace will likely also cause us problems. Injuries might force them to play Mudryk, which could be a blessing in disguise for them. He looked dirt last year, bar his first game against us, of course. He as been decent in preseason too and is lightening quick, so will be licking his lips at the prospect of attacking our right flank with Chilwell. Have to hope that Sterling also gets picked and stinks the pace out. Behind Gallagher, he's played most preseason minutes for Chelsea, but has largely been criticised by their fans.
Good time to play Chelsea away and 4-2 win my prediction.
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