Date: Sunday 23rd October 2011
K/O Time: 16.00
Venue: Loftus Road
TV: Sky Sports 1
Last League Match: Chelsea 2 QPR 1 Loftus Road
2nd January 1996
QPR absences: Gabbidon (Out, Knee), Hulse (Out, Knee), Campbell (Out, Foot), Dyer (Out, Foot)
Chelsea absences: Ramires (Out, Knee), Essien (Out, Knee), Hilario (Out, Hip), Torres (Suspended, 3 of 3)
My Chelsea Lineup for the Match
With the news that Ramires is going to miss the London derby, I believe that Meireles should be given a more attacking role that he very successfully fulfilled against Genk in midweek, this would leave a gap in defensive midfield for Romeu who was also very good against the Belgians and offers a lot more than Mikel in the way that he looks to push play on a lot more rather than go backwards and stagnate play. Another big call is in central defence and I feel Luiz should play although he does need to sort his head out and make sure that he stops going in for silly, needless challenges that get him booked or worse.
Danger Men
Daniel Sturridge
After continuing the lethal form that he showed in pre-season after his suspension, Sturridge is now a regular starter at the Bridge and is surely going to be called up for international honours in no time at all. 4 goals this season means he is our top scorer alongside Frank Lampard, and should give Ranger's defence a lot of problems tomorrow.
Adel Taarabt
The mercurial playmaker set the Championship alight last season, but has failed to make his mark this year in the premier league. Still a very dangerous player when he gets on the ball, his lack of impact and comments from Joey Barton on twitter this week might inspire the Moroccan to a big game.
Prediction: QPR have had a terrible run lately at home and I don't think that an in form Chelsea side will help that much, we could well be looking at a big scoreline here for Chelsea, who look to have all areas covered at the moment. 4-0 Chelsea
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