Andy's Monday tips - Chelsea to win derby
All the talk ahead of the Liverpool game was about Fernando Torres but the truth is that he never got going and didn't have anywhere near the impact that was expected of him. And if we're being honest, Chelsea were pretty poor and deserved a point out of the match at best.
Fulham have been a lot better since Christmas and have an in-form player in Clint Dempsey so the home fans will be pretty confident of getting at least a draw.
A share of the points wouldn't be the most surprising result in the world but I just have a feeling that with Torres' debut out of the way Chelsea will return to the form they showed prior to last weekend and win this match by a single goal.
Frank Lampard has been pretty quiet over the past couple of weeks but he's only just approaching full fitness now whereas Torres would have spent some more time with his new team-mates. If he does play here, he will feel more a part of the side than he did last Sunday.
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Published: 14 Feb 2011
Horace Horlicks (February 14, 2011 7:20 PM) said:
I have taken note of your comments on the game Andy, but feel you have not given a couple of points due consideration. The inclusion of new acquisitions Luiz and Torres whilst taking a little time to adjust to their new team-mates will also have the initial effect of unsettling the balance and understanding of the team. I feel Fulham's new found consistency will take advantage of these circumstances and that Chelsea cosequently will fail to beat their old adversaries. I'm predicting a 2-1 victory for the Cottagers whom I've supported for over 50 years.
alan (February 16, 2011 12:50 AM) said:
good to see you back,storm in a tcup for me we all say things and if every one was persecuted for saying what they felt,well whats the point!good luck on tsport good listening!!!!!!!!!!!and keysi to!