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Originally Posted by dave u
He's run rings round Ashley Cole twice. The problem is though, Dirk is playing so well in that role I'd be reluctant to change it. There is the option of playing either Dirk or Pennant on the left, which I'd be tempted to do as I'd like Babel on the bench in case we need him.
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I'd play Dirk on the left and Pennant on the right. As oyu have rightly said Pennant has done well against Cole when we've played against them. Just like Crouch v's Arsenal, Pennant probably deserves a place given his last performance. His confidence should be sky high. Babel could well be more pivotal as a sub than a starter.
I also have a feeling that Chelsea will waste Essien at right back (scared by Babel's pace) and will play both Mikel & Makelele as holding players to completely nullify Gerrard.