So we are playing Chelsea on Sunday after a good result in the champions league mid week. We won 3 - 1 away at Partizan Belgrade despite some difficult conditions (not least having no lights / electricity before the game!) Goals from Arshavin, Chamakh and Squillaci sealed the win in an eventful game.

Everyone seems to be expectng a comfortable Chelsea win on Sunday and with some bad injury news it's easy to see why. Fabregas, Vermalen and Almunia are all out in addition to the 5 longer term injuries. However I still think we can put out a strong side and could spring a surprise. I think Arshavin is our best bet for a goal as he seems to play better in the big games. However to get any result we are going to need 100% concentration from the whole team, and to not give away any soft goals. It's really going to test some players such as Fabianski and Clichy to stay swithced on the whole game. It will also be a big test for Wilshere who will be up against the usual packed midfield from Chelsea, who I'm sure will have no qualms about kicking and fouling him at every opporunity (as we saw from Spurs in the Carling cup). Drogba will be a threat as usual against us and I think Squillaci will have to have a big game to deal with him.

The key is to keep it tight and not concede any sloppy chances, and try to focus on our game. If we get into our flow I think we can outplay Chelsea and our quick passing could be too much for the lumbering centre backs Terry and Alex. It's going to be tough but who knows, Chelsea haven't been in the best form lately either. Anyway, thats it from me, I'm going to chat to Mrs F abaout our arrangements for watching the game! It might not be a good idea to watch it together so could end up heading to the pub for this one ; )

PS just seen a replay of an absolutely shocking tackle from Karl Henry of Wolves. The same player who nailed Rosicky last year, injured Zamora a couple of weeks ago and spent the game against Newcastle kicking Joey Barton around the pitch, much the hilarity of the MOTD crew. Isn't it time these self styled hardmen like Henry, Shawcross and Robinson are properly punished to stop them endangering other players on a weekly basis?? >: (