Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted May 9, 2022 Administrator Share Posted May 9, 2022 Kick-off 19.30 (BST) Live on Sky Sports VS Last 3 Meetings 11/12/2021 - Chelsea 3-2 Leeds 13/03/2021 - Leeds 0-0 Chelsea 05/12/2020 - Chelsea 3-1 Leeds Recent Form Leeds - LLDWD Chelsea - DLDWL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Sorry Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander 166 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Supposedly playing for a cup final place may make us turn up for this though no guarantees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,827 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Guaranteed we don't get the Chelsea that have been sleepwalking the last few games. Lots of people been saying they will be too focussed on the Cup Final to worry about this but I think the opposite. There's been too many wake up calls now to let another game slide by with a poor performance. Cup final places will be on the line bar your absolute certainties. With Arsenal and Spurs on their tail too, they can't be too complacent with Top 4, they still need another 3pts I'd say. Just think enough is going against us right now losing players again, that I cannot envisage us even shithousing a win. Now Ayling's fucked for the season and still no sign of Cooper or Bamford. I think we've lost that attacking spark we had under Marsch, perhaps its less manic but it always felt like we had something in our locker. The fans have stayed with the the players but it feels like they need a fresh boost of belief from somewhere. We're due a bit of luck to be fair but it's more in hope than optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 @Lucas Chelsea have a 5 point cushion on spurs going into the last three games, they aren’t going to lose two games and Spurs won’t win all their remaining either. Can definitely see Tuchel prioritising Saturday and putting a weaker side out on Wednesday night. Here’s hoping anyways, want you lot to stay up and Burnley to fuck off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 On the contrary, if we beat Leeds and Spurs don't beat Arsenal, we seal a top 4 spot. We will field a strong team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,662 Posted May 10, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted May 10, 2022 Chelsea surely won't put their feet up here. If anything, the FA Cup final only makes it more likely they'll aim to go out here and put a few past Leeds, because currently their strongest side has absolutely no momentum about them and this is their last chance to generate some before facing Liverpool. At most, they might bring off some of their fresh legs during the second half if the game is wrapped up. It's not going to be an easy fixture for them, though. The needle is starting to point the wrong way for Leeds but they're only the latest team to be "definitely going down" after Newcastle, Burnley and then Everton. You can't underestimate any team that are fighting for their lives like that. I noticed that Lukaku scored a couple at the weekend. Hopefully the big man is back in form, features here and does us a favour. And again, I'm sorry to Lucas, because I'll genuinely be annoyed if Leeds go down after just two years having waited so long to see them come back up. They belong in the top flight and it's a shame that the Bielsa project got skewered so badly this season. I'd have liked to see them have a few years up here and see what they could build. Still hoping that it's Burnley that drop instead of them but obviously my priority now is to see my own team over the line as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad 2,080 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Chelsea surely won't put their feet up here. If anything, the FA Cup final only makes it more likely they'll aim to go out here and put a few past Leeds, because currently their strongest side has absolutely no momentum about them and this is their last chance to generate some before facing Liverpool. At most, they might bring off some of their fresh legs during the second half if the game is wrapped up. It's not going to be an easy fixture for them, though. The needle is starting to point the wrong way for Leeds but they're only the latest team to be "definitely going down" after Newcastle, Burnley and then Everton. You can't underestimate any team that are fighting for their lives like that. I noticed that Lukaku scored a couple at the weekend. Hopefully the big man is back in form, features here and does us a favour. And again, I'm sorry to Lucas, because I'll genuinely be annoyed if Leeds go down after just two years having waited so long to see them come back up. They belong in the top flight and it's a shame that the Bielsa project got skewered so badly this season. I'd have liked to see them have a few years up here and see what they could build. Still hoping that it's Burnley that drop instead of them but obviously my priority now is to see my own team over the line as soon as possible. You are pretty cool for a blueshite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted May 10, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted May 10, 2022 14 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: They belong in the top flight Never usually a fan of this phrase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,662 Posted May 10, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted May 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, Stan said: Never usually a fan of this phrase. I know what you're saying. What I mean is that a club like Leeds has the potential to contribute more value to the league for the neutral than many others. I don't intend to disrespect what has been achieved by other clubs in their time in the Premier League (I won't name names because it comes across as having an agenda or criticising specific clubs if I single them out) and if they get enough points, they obviously deserve to stay. Different styles of football are good, but ultimately it's a shame to see a club like Leeds drop when they pack out their stadium in the mid 30,000s every week. All I mean is that there's a handful of clubs in the country who have that "proper" football culture about them and their city and Leeds are one of them. With them specifically, it also feels like their fanbase have paid their dues for the time being. But I get your beef with my wording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,827 Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Kind words @RandoEFC and you have to look after your own, I'd be no different and have equally been wanting Everton to lose the last few weeks to save our bacon. I'd be gutted to drop having had so many things conspire against us this season, I really dont think the fans deserve it at all. Equally, I also acknowledge we've every right to be criticised for our performances and the appalling goals against record. Mad thing is, I still genuinely believe that when we have the compliment of all our players, our first XI finishes in that 10th to 15th category so if we stay up, I think we'd be able to go again in the summer fine with a bit more strength in depth added. I just want this all over now. It's just been a horrible clusterfuck of a season from covid issues to injuries, to Bielsa leaving and there's 3 more games to endure. It's not enjoyable for anyone other than neutrals in this situation and the slog is nearly over. What will be will be now and if we go down, the questions will be aimed at the right people to answer, the owner and the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patoriku66 9 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Personally, I'd like to see Arsenal and Spurs jump over Chelsea for only one reason. I really despise Twerkel. Chelsea will be without quite a few players next seasons due to poor contract negotiations. They're going to have to spend big to bring in what they are going to loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander 166 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Not sure it was poor contract negotiations more the government due to Ukraine putting restrictions on this. Two of our likely departures at wide back have been good servants yet probably are moving just as their careers are on their downward trajectory. Christensen never played consistently well for us, the big loss will be Rudiger who has been our best defensive player and will be likely difficult to replace. Chelsea will have a busy summer no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Strong team. Would've played Saul at LWB (rest Alonso for Sat) but that's a good team regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Ooooh Lewis Bate starts for Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted May 11, 2022 Author Administrator Share Posted May 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Cicero said: Strong team. Would've played Saul at LWB (rest Alonso for Sat) but that's a good team regardless. Lukaku back in favour now? Or Werner to start on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Stan said: Lukaku back in favour now? Or Werner to start on Saturday? Havertz, Silva, Azpilicueta, Werner and Kante rested for Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Sadly given our complete collapse in recent league games we need to win just to keep our noses in front of Arsenal and Leeds need the win to dig themselves out of the shit... could be a right old slog tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander 166 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 We don't have a good record up there yet despite not winning against either Everton or Wolves think we will today just don't ask me how! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad 2,080 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Sadly given our complete collapse in recent league games we need to win just to keep our noses in front of Arsenal and Leeds need the win to dig themselves out of the shit... could be a right old slog tonight I think if Chelsea don't win then it's Liverpool's fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Early goal from Mount... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad 2,080 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Definitely a sending off, silly silly boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,613 Posted May 11, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted May 11, 2022 Game over now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 James sent off. Not great for Leeds already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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