Chelsea disrespect the Carling Cup
Add comment November 13th, 2008
A near full-strength Chelsea side crashed out of the Carling Cup on penalties last night, making a fool out of the usually genial Ray Wilkins’ suggestion that Arsenal had ‘disrespected’ the competition by fielding our young stars. I think arseblogger hits the nail square on Wilkins’ disturblingly round head.
The British media’s hype machine has clicked into gear over Jack Wilshere, with a spate of stories which include a rather ominous comparison to Paul Gascoigne. Whilst he may prove to be comparable in terms of talent, no footballer who serves his education under Arsene Wenger is liable to go off the rails in the manner of Gazza.
Early team news for Saturday’s big game against Villa suggests that Manuel Almunia might be a doubt, but Emmanuel Adebayor could be in line for a surprising return. Villa, like all Martin O’Neill sides, present a considerable aerial threat, so Adebayor’s presence would be a welcome one.
More team news tomorrow.
