Paul Merson has predicted Chelsea vs Sunderland this weekend and also picked his best starting attack for Chelsea.
Surprisingly, he has not picked either Jamie Gittens or Alejandro Garnacho in the Chelsea attack, but I also think he’s named our best attack right now too.
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Gittens had a superb game for Chelsea against Ajax on Wednesday night and it was easily his best game so far in a Blues shirt. He spoke after the game about what it’s been like playing with his new Chelsea team mates.
It was him and Estevao Willian who were getting all the praise after this game, with both wingers having a superb game really. Joe Cole even said that Estevao gives him Neymar vibes after the game this week.
And Merson would be starting Estevao over Gittens for Saturday’s game and also, he’s predicted the result!
Merson ahead of the game
Merson told Sportskeeda:
“I was at Stamford Bridge for the game against Ajax in the Champions League. It was a really young Chelsea team and I thought they did great in that 5-1 win. But when I look back at Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest last Saturday, I think they were really fortunate. Forest had a lot of chances in that game.
“Sunderland basically have a free swing at Chelsea this weekend and that makes it a dangerous game for the hosts. Everyone will be expecting Chelsea to win at Stamford Bridge and that could work in favour of Sunderland, if they can punch above their weight like they’ve done all season. Sunderland are just six wins away from staying up in the Premier League and I think they will do it quite comfortably.”
Merson’s starting attack
Merson continued:
“Chelsea should start Estevao, Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto as their front-three against Sunderland. Jamie Gittens had his best game in a Chelsea shirt against Ajax but I just think Neto should be first-choice down that flank. As a Chelsea fan, the sooner we put this game behind us, the better because Sunderland are a tough nut to crack. I’m hoping for a hard-fought Chelsea win.”
Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Sunderland.
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