Football Chelsea v Liverpool in Champions League

[rynnor]

Nasty draw for them - Man Utd have FC Porto and Arsenal v Villareal.

Looks like Liverpool v Man Utd final to me.

 

[Ch3tan]

I think Barca will beat Bayern over two legs, but it will not be easy for them. Liverpool and Chelski could really go either way, I would favour Chelsea with the 2nd leg at the Bridge though. Either way, whoever goes on to face Barca will be in trouble IMO. I do not see either the scousers or chelski getting through without some injuries or suspensions, too much bad blood from previous ties.

Think Arsenal have got a fairly tough game against Villareal, but they will have Cesc back by then, and should win. Porto should not be a problem, and United v Arse in the Semi's is a mouthwatering tie, cannot wait for that one.

 

[Scouse]

Not fucking Chelski again. It's getting beyond a joke.

Nice draw for the mancs again I see

 

[Ch3tan]

Easier game for the quarter final yes, but we will still most likely have to face Arse in the semi's and they will be full strength by then.

There are no easy draws at this stage, and over-confidence becomes a problem against the perceived weaker sides. Whoever wins out of Chelski and Pool will take a lot of momentum out of the result into the next tie.

 

[DaGaffer]

If its United v Pool in the final, Rome is going to be a fucking bloodbath. Place is a tinderbox anyway.

 

[Embattle]

It is hard to say how Chelsea will perform, we've now got a few really important players back which has enabled us to do better recently. I would like to win but at least if we don't it saves us from another game in an already busy end to the season.

 

[DaGaffer]

It is hard to say how Chelsea will perform, we've now got a few really important players back which has enabled us to do better recently. I would like to win but at least if we don't it saves us from another game in an already busy end to the season.

I've got a feeling Chelsea could win it; there's a lot of noise about Liverpool at the moment, but Chelsea are playing very good football at the moment and I expect them to be the ones to put United under pressure in the Prem as well. Of course even if they get through Barca or Bayern are no pushovers (and that tie is too close to call as well).

 

[cHodAX]

If its United v Pool in the final, Rome is going to be a fucking bloodbath. Place is a tinderbox anyway.

Agreed, lets hope that isn't the way things turn out.

 

[Embattle]

The most important player we've had come back imo is Essien.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Easier game for the quarter final yes, but we will still most likely have to face Arse in the semi's and they will be full strength by then.

Already beaten you once this season with a lot of players missing. Nasri > Man Utd.

 

[cHodAX]

The most important player we've had come back imo is Essien.

Without a doubt the best defensive midfielder in the world imo and that is coming from a lifelong United fan.

 

[Scouse]

Without a doubt the best defensive midfielder in the world imo and that is coming from a lifelong United fan.

Which is why you didn't say Mascherano

Pool ftw tbfh. 0-0 at Anfield, 0-1 at Stamford Bridge. Chelski players can cry all over again.

We'll do Barca, 'cause we already know how to go to the Camp Nou and win!

As for the Mancs in the final, well, it's another foregone conclusion, just like the drubbing last weekend

 

[Ch3tan]

Essein is simply the best midfielder. He is box to box, and will be amazing over the next few years.

 

[Scouse]

Essein is simply the best midfielder. He is box to box, and will be amazing over the next few years.

Nah, Gerrard's the best midfielder in the world. And is even better with Mascherano doing his job behind him.

Essien's good but he'll never boss the midfield like Gerrard does. Ever.

 

[Bodhi]

Lampard > Gerrard. Super Frank has more trophies, more goals, and more class. Frank is a cosummate professional, Stevie is a thug who seems to love jumping in on people two footed. Even when things are going well, he has a look on his face like he's just found out Wayne Rooney has fucked his gran.

 

[Scouse]

crap

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[cHodAX]

Like a Liverpool fan could ever be expected to be unbiased eh Scouse?

Gerrard is a great player no doubt but the best? Not sure about that, Essien is without a doubt the best defensive midfielder on the planet though, the bloke is of the highest order and I would have loved to see him play for United but sadly it wasn't to be.

 

[Scouse]

Honestly. Better than Gerrard?

Firstly Gerrard's an offensive or central midfielder and has this season been playing mostly second striker when Torres is about. So that puts the competition regarding that position squarely at Fat Frank's door. And nobody can tell me that Lampard's better than Gerrard. Lampard doesn't make a whole team tick.

Essien is a great energetic midfielder but I think Mascherano is a better defensive player. Neither of them can make the whole team play better like Gerrard does.

 

[cHodAX]

Honestly. Better than Gerrard?

Firstly Gerrard's an offensive or central midfielder and has this season been playing mostly second striker when Torres is about. So that puts the competition regarding that position squarely at Fat Frank's door. And nobody can tell me that Lampard's better than Gerrard. Lampard doesn't make a whole team tick.

Essien is a great energetic midfielder but I think Mascherano is a better defensive player. Neither of them can make the whole team play better like Gerrard does.

Gerrard is a central or attacking midfielder and as I said Essien is a defensive midflielder. He can do things Gerrard is just not capable of and vice versa. I will not get into the whole Lampard v Gerrard debate though, it is just futile. As for Masherano, sorry but no, just NO. He is very good but he isn't in Essien's class. I am not saying that with a United bias either, I just honestly see alot more from Essien right now and with even more potential for the future.

 

[Scouse]

As for Masherano, sorry but no, just NO. He is very good but he isn't in Essien's class. I am not saying that with a United bias either, I just honestly see alot more from Essien right now and with even more potential for the future.

Tell ya what, I'll watch the next two Chelski games and you watch the next to Liverpool and see if we change our minds

 

[Scouse]

And another 5 today. Yep, Gerrard's the best player in the world

 

[cHodAX]

And another 5 today. Yep, Gerrard's the best player in the world

Hehe. Have to admit he is playing a blinder at the moment, if he carries it on to the end of the season I will have to revise my opinion of him upwards a bit.

 

[Ch3tan]

He is having a good period, I think you rely on him and Torres far too much though, will be interesting to see how much cash Rafa gets at the end of the season, and who he can attract...