Chelsea Blogs speak ahead of Old Trafford trip

3. Howard Webb has been involved in a few controversial moments in the past at Old Trafford that have favoured the home side, are we concerned by his appointment?

Chelsea Daft: I was concerned by his appointment but I have to say with all the coverage of his appointment and the pressure he is under, he will try and let the game flow and should have a decent game.

The Chelsea Blog: Well it’s never easy playing against 12 men is it? Seriously though, part of me is quite glad he’s the ref in an ironic sort of way. They complain about ref’s favouring us so often, this time it’s almost as if the FA have let Fergie hand pick who he wants – I just hope he’s the quietest man on the field. I still would’ve preferred Atkinson!

Chidge: No more than any other ref to be honest. Most ref’s at OT get influenced by 70’000 screaming muppets with Japanese and Surrey voices and one very loud Scottish one!!! These games usually turn on a controversial decision – like last year – I just hope it goes our way and we get a bit of luck – like last year!!!

4. Finally, can we get your prediction on the score/result?

Chelsea Daft: Chelsea to open up United like Liverpool did and win the game by two goals and go top of the League. 3-1 (Drogba, Lampard, Torres).

The Chelsea Blog: My footballing superstitions never allow me to predict scores or results but at an overall guess I’d say there’ll be plenty of feathers ruffled but only one set preening itself at the final whistle.

Chidge: 2-1 to the Chels. Drogba and a Lamps penalty. Although I’d love it, I’d just love it if JT scored the winner to shut up all the Manc scum and their oh-so-funny ‘Viva John Terry’ song. But 3-1 would be greedy wouldn’t it?

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