Everything is as expected in the Chelsea FC lineup for their English Premier League title deciding clash against Manchester United, as they have gone with their expected 4-3-3 formation with Fernando Torres on the bench. Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda were all but locked into starting spots on the front like, and it's Solomon Kalou who has grabbed the last spot.
Manchester United Vs. Chelsea FC: Chelsea Lineup
Carlo Ancelotti has opted to start John Obi Mikel in the center of midfield over Ramires, looking for size and tackling ability over the pace and flair of Ramires. It's not an inherently defensive move, though, as Mikel is a bit of an underrated passer. Here's the full lineup, with starters and substitutes.
Chelsea lineup (4-3-3): Petr Cech; Ashley Cole, John Terry, David Luiz, Branislav Ivanovic; John Obi Mikel, Frank Lampard, Michael Essien; Florent Malouda, Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou.
Substitutes: Ross Turnbull, Paulo Ferreira, Alex, Ramires, Yossi Benayoun, Nicolas Anelka, Fernando Torres
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