So looking forward to this as it’s been such a long time since I last watched a game at Villa Park. My 12 year old boy is coming to his first ever game and he’s counting down the hours! Holte End tickets and we’re arriving early to cheer the players coach and take in the atmosphere.
Chelsea are pretty much Palmer FC regardless of what Poch says. They were dreadful midweek and will be wanting a reaction. However, they’re a young side and tend to play as individuals, but our cup game against them showed that they can turn it on when the going is good.
I do think we can win and quite well if we get into them early and get a goal or two before the break. Can’t see many changes but I would start Luiz, alongside McGinn and Tielemans. Bailey could well be nursing his knee still and may well start on the bench but hopefully he’ll start:
……………...….Martinez…………………..
Cash…..Konsa……Pau…..Digne
………Tielemans……..Luiz……….
Bailey..…….McGinn….….Rogers
………………..…Watkins….……………..
Subs: Olsen, KKH, Munroe, Carlos, Lenglet, Chambers, Zaniolo, Diaby, Duran
Harsh on Diaby I suppose but can’t see Emery starting just two in midfield against Chelsea. No idea if Zaniolo is fit for the bench but if not I guess Kellyman will take his place.
Going for another 3-1 home win and Watkins to reach his 20 Premier League goals tally. UTV