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14 August 2011 928 comments
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The second day of the 2011/12 Premier League season sees two of the main title contenders in action. The new Chelsea boss, Andre Villas-Boas, has a tough first competitive assignment at the Britannia Stadium, to take on Tony Pulis’ Stoke City. Following that, the reigning Champions Manchester United are also on the road, with The Baggies waiting for them at The Hawthorns.

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News from the Britannia has filtered through, and there’s a debut for Stoke City centre-back Jonathan Woodgate. He plays in a 4-4-2 that sees Jon Walters partner Kenwyne Jones up front.

For the visitors, Fernando Torres is passed fit and plays at the expense of Didier Drogba. The Spaniard is flanked by Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou.

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  1. andy85wsm
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    My mate who tripled on Chelsea defence is looking pretty good currently!

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  2. Forest4Life
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    Lmaps is man 2 own

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  3. aaw15
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    do you think bosingwa will get a bonus. he has been playing well

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  4. JJC
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    Finally! Unleash the beast!

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  5. Keep Calm and Sessegnon
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    Here he is.

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  6. TheHazard
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    Right then Mr Drogba.

    Time to bring the ruckus.

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  7. Be
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    here we go!!...

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  8. joinho
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    DROGBAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Forest4Life
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    Drog on 4 kalou

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  10. dave_the_bear
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    Release the Drog 🙂

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  11. HellasLEAF
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    anyone thinking if Torres doesn't score/assist/whatever and Chelsea tie or lose that Drogba will be the man to own gw2? at home to west brom? surely he'll be motivated beyond belief....

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    1. andy85wsm
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      I'm not going near the Chelsea attack I don't think, unless we hear word on starters it's too much of a risk

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    2. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
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      it's 10.5mil gamble

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    3. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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      I think Chelsea suck, doesn't matter who is upfront.

      AVB for the sack!

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      1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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        You have no idea what your talking about awful post

        Rodallega was on the bench your captain you numpty

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  12. Tactical Rob
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    DROG! 😀

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  13. bossa
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    Finally. He will score!

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    1. joinho
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      He'd better do.

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  14. Forest4Life
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    Im getting drog and torres nxt week. They will both start

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  15. Drip Doctor
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    Alex has been dominant.

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    1. Art Vandelay
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      Thanks. I have him and am not watching. Has he been getting forward for set pieces?

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        Yes, just had a header but it was weak. Defensively, he has been very good.

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        1. Art Vandelay
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          Cheers. Hopefully he will not be turfed out as soon as Luiz is fit.

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  16. applebonkers
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    begovic is class

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  17. doobie doo
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    It's like a skipping record hearing about Torres looking so focused today, and he is looking much improved...But he's still a circle peg in a square hole, such a lack of team chemistry at times

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    1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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      Your just quoting cliches

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      1. doobie doo
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        you can honestly say the final 3rd that there isn't major chemistry missing there? Looks so different than Drogba and squad has looked in years past, moving around each other with ease...maybe it will come soon (even one half and it's looking better) but they still look frustrated that things aren't smooth

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  18. Fratboy
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    Drogba red card, come on, make my day 🙂

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  19. Bob.
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    Pennant is so frustrating! he should have whipped that one in. ARGH

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  20. SupaTune
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    Thank god for Drog. If he didn't come on my sub was Gabbidon.

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    1. Fratboy
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      you lucky boy hahaha

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  21. G0SS
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    Drogs to show why he should never be left on the bench.

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  22. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    De Gea - Smalling, Ferdinand, Vidic, Rafael - Nani, Cleverley, Anderson, Giggs, Young - Rooney

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  23. Fratboy
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    Only 12 minutes left, 0-0 would be golden for me!

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  24. flipmode_1
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    I have malouda and is my only Chelsea coverage but seriously contemplating transferring him for next week even if it's against west brom!

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  25. lloydie83
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    Does anyone know why Vermalen now shows zero points now with no minutes played?! System error I hope......

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    1. Art Vandelay
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      Yep. A few of the Arsenal players have not been given points. I have spotted Djouru and Sagna too.

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  26. Sir Jose Wenger returns
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    Stoke strikers playing as centre backs most of the game it seems

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  27. gaspar
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    Monobrow to start next week? He's class today.

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  28. AP
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    AVB breakdancing ftw.

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    1. tangtastic
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      I thought he just need to pee

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    2. Fratboy
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      explain plox?

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    3. Bob.
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      Youtube vid on the way...

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  29. applebonkers
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    bosingwa has been good. even if ivan and luiz are ready next week i don't think you can change the defence based on today

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    1. gaspar
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      and Ivanovic didn't play a single minute at RB in pre-season

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      May well proves an AVB favourite and the way he has played today nobody can argue. I was very surpried to see IVA on the bench tbh

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    3. AP
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      Yup seems the obvious choice for gw2,3.

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      1. applebonkers
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        or alex

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  30. Drip Doctor
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    Guy in my mini league has Huth Shawcross Alex and Cole. All are starting aswell. Imagine that.

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    1. andy85wsm
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      One of my mates has Cech Terry and Cole lol

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    2. tangtastic
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      he's either a genius, or wooden spoon contender.

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