Chelsea FC vs Manchester United: Preview, Prediction and Lineups

Chelsea FC vs Manchester United

April 1, 2013 11:30 AM UTC
Stamford Bridge — London

Chelsea will be hosting FA cup quarter final reply match after drawing 2-2 in Old Trafford despite going 2-0 down in first half. 

Chelsea are already out of Premier League race and this is only domestic title they can be hopeful of in this season. Chelsea lost 2-1 to Southampton 48 hours ago resting the key figures like Luiz, Mata, Hazard, Ramires, Cole and Ba. They might all get featured today in this key match which will push them to playing against Manchester City in semis. Only Gary Cahill is injured man for the defending champions.

Only miracle can now stop Manchester United from winning 20th league title and they are also hopeful of FA Cup. It was their match at old Trafford but they couldn’t protect their 2-0 lead in second half. SAF might rest some players today. Only problem in the squad is injury of Rafael.

Probable Starting XI

Chelsea: Cech; Azpilicueta, Terry, Luiz, Cole; Mikel, Ramires; Oscar, Mata, Hazard; Torres

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Manchester United: De Gea; Jones, Evans, Vidic, Evra; Carrick, Cleverley; Nani, Rooney, Welbeck; Van Persie

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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Prediction

Looking at the form of the both teams and the home advantage we predict score to be:

Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United