Chelsea are going to play 3-4-3.
Goalkeeper is Thibaut Courtois. He really needs to be sharp and in focus. Though sometimes those shots he conceded are impossible to save.
Left centre-back - Gary Cahill. Antonio Rudiger on the bench. We are talking about one of the best defenders in England. Cahill should do a shut-out for the England team to see.
Centre-back - Andreas Christensen. There are major cracks shown in the armour of this Danish young player. He has to step-up against Manchester United. Still being raw, he just needs to show why he was purchased by Conte.
Right centre-back - Cesar Azpilicueta. He is not a big man but he is intelligent. His heart should conquer the giants of Manchester United.
Left wing-back - Marcos Alonso. This man is in a downward form. His play on the left is read. Surely no surprises from him just for this match? A through assist or goal from the unlikeliest position?
Centre-midfield - N'Golo Kante. This man is hated by the whole of Manchester United. His ability to snatch the ball makes him a huge threat. Watch those legs Kante. Keep healthy.
Centre-midfield - Cesc Fabregas. I would like to see him start. Though the world knows what he could do, Chelsea have any player that is close as Frank Lampard?
Right wing-back - Victor Moses. A rejuvenated man. He gives full-effort. He won't give up.
Left-wing - Eden Hazard. The stage is set for him. Chelsea needs his magic to be there. His dribbling prowess better be in showcase against the dangerous Red Devils.
Striker - Alvaro Morata. The Spaniard will be taunted by every kind of foul words by the opposing fans. Keep it in, one bullet header to goal is the reversal.
Right-wing - Willian. This Brazilian was unlucky in the match against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. Channel that to this FA Cup Final and we may see another brilliant wonder goal from him.
If things don't go right, Pedro should come on. Oh how I wish Pedro would play at Alonso's position. He has the desire to run to and fro on the left. I don't think its a good idea to bring on any other substitutes.
Now Jose Mourinho's Manchester United.
David de Gea is the best goalkeeper in the English Premier League. How Chelsea are to pierce the ball past him? Only 2 players I think can do it. Eden Hazard and Willian. Antonio Conte must know how to beat David de Gea. Its difficult to study his goalkeeping moves.
Mourinho likes to use a 4-2-3-1 formation. Chris Smalling and Phil Jones in the centre of defence. Blame the pundits who criticize Smalling and Jones to be inadequate, weak, incapable, not colossal and all those remarks that could wound a man's pride real deep. What they think? That Smalling and Jones are still young players like 10 years ago? They are now at their peak! They take those verbal attacks and become better. F***. How Chelsea are going to handle these two men in the middle?
Ashley Young is now at left-back and Antonio Valencia the other side. They now are able to defend. Something which Chelsea's wing players are inclined to exploit.
Nemanja Matic, who knows Chelsea very well, and Marouane Fellaini in the middle of midfield are huge problems. These two men plug it in. Rarely miss a pass. Wins the ball clean and effective. But they too have to contend with N'Golo Kante biting down their heels like Pac-Man.
Jesse Lingard is a torn to any side he plays against. This man roams around in the attacking centre. He feeds the ball to the wingers and striker. Which Chelsea player can snuff him? Chelsea do have 3 at the back.
God, there is still Paul Pogba. POGBA. The most expensive player. This guy I had analyzed his play. He makes it look simple. Short passes and receiving back in the right positions. BUT. When he does an impact play, its spectacular. A raking through pass end up in an assist which is as long as 40 meters. A headed goal is using his height advantage where an average player cannot execute it due to lack of body and height. Most of his goals, Pogba knows the goalkeeper has no chance of saving it. Paul Pogba is about taking advantage of circumstances in a play that his opponents are unable to defend themselves.
The wingers are probably Marcus Rashford and Alexis Sanchez. These two can terrorize any left-backs. Chelsea has no full-backs. Wouldn't Hazard and Willian have to drop back just for this match?
Romelu Lukaku is an international hitman. Chelsea may be done for.
Not only that, look at the capabilities of United's other players:
Victor Lindelof
Marcos Rojo
Luke Shaw
Ander Herrera
Juan Mata
Anthony Martial
Though I feel the match will move on to penalties with De Gea the hero, I think Chelsea is going to up their game. 1-1. With Chelsea scoring in extra-time to lift the FA Cup trophy with a 2-1 scoreline.
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