BOF Posted February 19, 2009 Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2009 It's not OTT to suggest this is potentially a season-defining game for both teams. Lose this and we will be 4th, possibly only 4pts ahead of Arsenal and right back in a scrap for CL qualification. Win this game and we will be a minimum of 7pts ahead of 5th and 5pts ahead of 4th. We could even be 10pts clear of 5th if results went our way. On Chel$ki's side, if they lose this they can put any title chase firmly to bed, not to mention being in an even messier dogfight with Arsenal for 4th. Chel$ki being the one team in the league more reliant upon Champions League revenue than Arsenal are. So, what do you THINK will happen on Saturday given that both teams really really need to do well on the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted February 19, 2009 Visiting Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2009 Honestly think we can win. The only thing that put my confidence down abit is the sacking of Scolari. If they still had him I'd be dissapointed with a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadoftrinity Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I have got a feeling for a 2-1 victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.Smalljob Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 We need to win if we want that top 4 stuff.. simple as that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heystally! Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 No doubts. Villa to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc89 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I just got the feeling we are going to win this. I won't be down if we lose, still plenty of games to go and players to come back in to the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellyoakvilla Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 3-1 villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendanvillatalk Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 All about the passion - we can out passion anyone. As I have said before if the passion isn't there we look very poor football wise. The Everton game showed how strong we are with passion and how weak we are without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubby Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Villa win. We have to be confident, we can't be scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 19, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2009 I notice only those who think we'll win or draw have posted in the thread. Others fearing retribution regardless of the result i.e. if we win - "Ha, see you've no faith" or if we lose - "well I guess some are happy". For the record I think we will lose this game and I'm worried we'll lose it by a distance. I obviously really really hope I'm wrong though; and tbf the boys have proven me wrong on countless occasions this season so long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 10-0 to the best team in the world. Anything less and i'll be screaming MON out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_moore Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 if we are going to win or even draw against Chelsea, we have to be more clinical in front of goal. We will not get more than 2 or 3 chances and we cannot afford glaring misses - against Wigan, Blackburn, Everton and CSKA - we have created hatfuls of chances and scored only 4 goals against, I would guess 20 good chances. An early goal would be nice too, to get them coming forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 They will be more under pressure than us, they have more to lose to a certain degree. 2 nil win again like last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 can go any way, so i've copped out and gone for the ddraw - scoring draw at that. Both sides have looked shaky at the back, and do concede goals, and both sides have great potential to score. score draw for me, although if we are tired and affected by our endeavours yesterday, then i can easily see a loss .... I hopen the UEFA Cup doesn't cost us the league run .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I think it's got 0-0 written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Id be happy with a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 3-1 Chelsea. They've not won here for a while, that's going to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdubber Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Anelka and Drogba are certainly a handfull for our rear end, but with Ballack out of form, as with Deko not performing, Mikkels passing right off, and Lampard spluttering, we could win the midfield battle. Could be some cards in this game too, and I`m certain we will not be physically bullied out of it. I`m going for a Villa win, as we have given up giving up. No more roll overs. Biggest test will be at UTD. comming up. But Saturday we have a good chance of winning. Could well be that if e get one good chance taken, the rest will follow after,as football is like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I went for draw. This game is a wild card though. To coin a cliche. Anything could happen... Win 3-0. Lose 3-0 Draw...3-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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