Varney looking forward to Chelsea match
Blackpool striker Luke Varney says he is looking forward to the club's next match against Chelsea after a great start to the season.
Blackpool has enjoyed a fantastic start to the Premier League with solid victories away at Wigan Athletic and Newcastle United. This has left Ian Holloway's side sitting in fourth place in the table after just four games.
Varney said: "We spoke before about what we wanted from these two games and to be honest I would have taken a point from Newcastle but we can go to Chelsea now and enjoy ourselves. We are going to go there with the same attitude, the same group, the same togetherness."
Varney says the club was looking for a point in the match against Newcastle, which they subsequently went onto win 2-0. He insists that the pressure is now off Blackpool for the Chelsea game because of the team's impressive and efficient performance against Newcastle.
A free thinking and anxious-free approach to the Chelsea game could be very beneficial for Blackpool in a number of ways. However, Chelsea has enjoyed a perfect start with four wins out of four and the West London club will want this run to continue.
Nothing to lose
Blackpool has nothing to lose ahead of the Chelsea match. The squad has no egos and every single player seems to be enjoying their football and simply being at the club.
This is a match that Blackpool is expected to lose heavily. Therefore a draw or a victory will be seen as a huge bonus. The pressure has been removed from the match and this means no Blackpool players will be anxious about playing at Stamford Bridge.
There is enough quality in Blackpool's playing squad for the team to get something against the Premier League champions. Blackpool always takes great and loud vocal support away from home and this coming Sunday will be no different.
A tough ask
It's a very tough ask for Blackpool to go to Chelsea and take something away from the game. Chelsea is going to prepare for this game in the same way as any other and the current form of the Chelsea side means it could be a long day at the office for Blackpool.
Chelsea is not a naive club. Taking this match for granted would be a very bad move on the part of Carlo Ancelotti. Blackpool has an edge because the club has nothing to lose while Chelsea could potentially suffer a massive upset.
Varney added: "We're achieving a lot more than everyone was expecting so we'll be full of confidence and who knows what will happen? It will be a daunting proposition too but we know we can go into the match on the back of Saturday's game with a lot of confidence."
Betting advice
It will take a very brave person to bet on Blackpool to win this game. However, the same was said before the club's victories over Wigan and Newcastle. If you are an old romantic then have a very small punt on the Tangerines taking something from this game.
The better option is to stick with backing players. Wait until the game has started and bet in play because this will allow you to see whether Blackpool can potentially get a goal or whether the side is being played off the pitch by Chelsea.
Chelsea should win this game by one or two goals. However, Blackpool has caused a few surprises so far this season and the club will be determined to make sure this becomes a familiar trend.
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