We won the reverse fixture 3-1 after going behind. I'm sure leeds would love to return the favour. Highlights included: Fans in the stands! Pulisic's only premier league goal of the season (in the 93rd minute) Time's excellent goal line clearance (unfortunately off of their goal). Kick off is half past too bloody early o clock but no doubt my trusty alarm will earn its keep once more. Plenty of history but here's a good primer nonetheless. Always good to make sure fans of all generations can tap into the loathing we feel for each other. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52416192
16Mendy 28Azpilicueta 4Christensen 2Rüdiger 21Chilwell 7Kanté 5Jorginho 22Ziyech 19Mount 10Pulisic 29Havertz 4-2-3-1 with a false 9 interesting. A game without 5 at the back, knew that was coming, wasn't thinking this though Substitutes 1Arrizabalaga 3Alonso 11Werner 15Zouma 17Kovacic 18Giroud 20Hudson-Odoi 24James 33Emerson
Kova not starting to protect him for the VL as Mason and Jorginho both banned for that game. Big debate seems to be 3 or 4 at the back. Pulisic getting a chance to play from the start. I think Ziyech will be behind the pace again.
Pulisic’s first touch and he beats his man and nearly creates a goal. He’s good. He’ll get a chance to show it
I like the speed of Chelsea passing and the movement off the ball. TT has definitely improved both these areas
Kante is everywhere. Christensen playing nicely. Chillwell lively. Is there any point for Jorghino in this game?
Werner would like this game. He has the Speed and there is a lot of space out there. Pull Jorghino off and put Werner On.
We all complain about var but the fa are really sleeping about those man buns. Should be a pre-match yellow card. Yeah, you can wear one, but one bad challenge and you and your man bun are off. As for the match, looks a little narrow but good to see we are trying some different things. Much harder to gameplan against if we dont do the same thing week in week out. All to play for here.
Will need to show we can build on a 0-0 halftime score and not just hold it. The corner delivery is way off today.