With the news that Kompany is out tomorrow clearly that porous looking back line is the biggest problem for Pellegrini to address. In many ways both sides will likely play into each other's hands with Chelsea preferring to play on the counter and City looking to dominate possession and it's set up to be a much better game than last years corresponding fixture when Rafa spoilt the game with his mustn't lose ethos. Be interesting to see who comes out on top of Fernandinho and Ramires for the watching Brazilian coach as both look to show their World Cup credentials.After a slow start Fernandinho is really finding his feet and his partnership with Yaya is getting better by the game,they will be crucial tomorrow in shielding the back 4 from the impressive Chelsea midfield. If Garcia is persevered with at centre back then Richards and Milner,who I expect to start on the right, need to be very aware to cover his lack of pace and I suspect it's an area that mourinho will be keen to target.Whoever gets the nod there,be it a very left footed Lescott & Nastasic partnership or Demichellis/Richards with zabaleta at right back it's going to be far less secure than it would've been with Vinnie there. Considering all the plaudits that Arsenal have received this season so far,it's actually Chelsea who have impressed me more,mourinho appears to have whetted Torres appetite and they look like they are ticking now. Would take a draw without question On the virgin train at 10-30 to Euston in the morning,anyone else heading to the. bridge? Preferred line up Hart Zabaleta Richards Nastasic Clichy Milner yaya Fernandinho Aguero Silva Negredo Probably just posting to myself but hey ho
Draw However if city play to their expected potential and hype they really should win. United used to get difficult wins there and these do give confidence. Chelsea have been below parr and lack lustre. No sparkle yet. Arsenal have been impressive despite their blip this week.
