Interesting game to read. Chelsea's best opportunities for silverware this year fall either side of our fixture.
Koeman has had a decent record against them with 2 draws and a win. Going for another 1-1.
Might be tempted to start Mane as a second striker for this one.
Haven't seen much of Targett this half. Personally I'd take off Targett for Cedric and go 4-2-3-1.
Give it 15 minutes and then introduce Austin and Tadic / Mane.
Just waiting for Graham Rix to sign him for Pompey now.
As to his value, unlike Mutu, he now has no book value as it is unlikely after the Ched Evans manhunt any club would sign him let alone pay a fee.
5 games seems excessive, and their is precedent.
http://www.thefa.com/~/media/files/pdf/the%20fa%202014-15/written%20reasons/regulatory-commission-reasons---excessive-claim---matic.ashx?la=en
I suspect the club will appeal.
Although the FA will uphold the red card it may review the length of ban. On that basis I think he might get revised 3 games total, 1 for the red and 2 for the previous sending offs.
Maybe be wishful thinking but let's every party 'exit with honour'.