Tuesday, 23 April 2013

BPL Game 23: Newcastle (H)

This is an interesting time for me. Very close fixtures, Newcastle then Chelsea midweek, Sheffield Wednesday (FA Cup) weekend, followed by Norwich midweek and then Reading the following weekend. Newcastle are currently 5th, Chelsea 3rd, but they are 13 and 10 points behind me respectively. Norwich 12th and Reading are bottom. Not 100% sure how to play this. Question is, do I go all out with the best team I can against Chelsea (as I really see the BPL as my main competition this season) to solidify 3rd. Or, do I look to play my best against Championship side Sheff Wed? Dilemma is a small one really as I have such a good depth in my squad, I think I can prevail rather well.
However, to today's game:

Decided to field a pretty strong side considering the midweek fixture. Vermaelen will feature against Chelsea, just wanted to make doubly sure that he doesn't get injured or anything in this game.

Let's GO!!!
6m: Intercepted goal kick, Fellaini to Giroud, who slots in Tello, bangs it past the keeper. 1-0
21m: Freekick from offside. Szczesny hits Giroud, nods it onto Fellaini who hits the inside of the post and goes in. 2-0
43m: Santos injured. Cassani comes on. Looks like Santon could feature in the next game after all...
HT: 2-0
66m: Sub - Cazorla off, Nem on.
FT: Stayed 2-0. MOTM performance by Giroud, but could easily have been Felliani. Now only 2 points behind Manchester United.

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