09 May 2012 04.58 GMT+8
If I was ensured that Chelsea will only win once against Liverpool I'd be glad it's the FA cup final tie. Nevertheless I didn't expect them to win this game today, nor will the whole club. RDM made eight changes, leaving Cech, Mikel, Meireles, and Drogba out entirely, with Mata, Lampard, Cole all on the bench, neither being played. This side that played actually looked very similar to the one that fought Newcastle last week.
The first half was definitely one of the worst halves I have watched them play. Our defence was totally unorganised. Terry made lots of mistakes. Although Iva & Torres had great chances (both hit the bar), the home side kept attacking and managed to put in three into our net, and that was with a penalty miss by Downing. Certainly one of the halves I do not want to remember.
The second half was slightly better. Our defence became more organised. I felt better especially after Rami's goal, but Shelvey managed to score another due to a mistake, again in the defence. The game basically turned static after that, with no urgency shown by both sides in the remaining time. Credit to Carroll who earned the man of the match too.
I did not expect us to win, but neither do I expect us being thrashed 4 - 1. This confirms that we will finish the season in 6th place in the league, while Tottenham, Arsenal, and Newcastle still fighting for 3rd & 4th, and all to play for the Manchester clubs, the last game being so crucial to the win the title.
So, all that remains will the UCL final in Munich. Winning said match will be a perfect season for us. Until then, the last premier league match will be of no urgency for us. But let us just hope that RDM, either way, can bring us with the right build-up to the game in Munich, most likely resting several other players next Sunday. I can only keep my fingers crossed that on the 19th of May, RDM can again pull off another magic for us! #CFC
Links:
http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2764374,00.html
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/60468/liverpool-vs-chelsea-fc/report
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/60468/liverpool-vs-chelsea-fc/player-ratings
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