FA Cup Quarter-Final Replay: Monday 1st April 2013: 12:30pm
Monday's game must feel like a cruel April Fool's joke for Sir Alex Ferguson and Rafael Benítez; two games in two days at this stage of the season is a hard task for any team, let alone ones that are challenging for trophies and Champions League places.
It is the Scot who will feel better about his lot however; United are 15 points clear at the top of the table, and Ferguson could afford to rest players against Sunderland on Saturday. Benítez was less lucky; his Tinkerman tactics cost his side three points at the weekend against Southampton. He will be hoping he is rewarded by a place in the semi-final at the expense of United.
United Going Home Blue?
It may not be the popular choice here, but with home advantage, Chelsea could edge it against United. Rafa did rest a lot of players for Saturday's game, and as such, could be the happier manager on Monday afternoon. Chelsea are 6/4 with Bet365 to win, whilst United are 19/10. If you fancy the draw, BetVictor will offer you 13/5.
A Chelsea win by one goal looks very tempting at 7/2 with Bet365. Given how strongly they finished against United last time, they may be feeling they have the upper-hand mentally and this should serve them well.
Hazard Warning Could Prove Beneficial for Chelsea
He was rested on Saturday, along with fellow midfield tyro Juan Mata, so Eden Hazard should be feeling fresh to terrorise the United back line come Monday afternoon. We fancy the Belgian to grab a goal, and at 10/3 Anytime Goalscorer with William Hill, it could net a bit of money.
Sir Alex rested Wayne Rooney as well and we have a feeling that he may continue his recent goalscoring run, seeing as Robin van Persie has gone missing in action as of late. Rooney is 9/4 with Stan James to get a goal anytime, something we like the look of.
Another United Slip-Up on the Cards?
We're very excited about the 25/1 Half Time/Full Time bet that SkyBet are offering for Man Utd/Chelsea. Considering how the Reds capitulated in the last game, these are fantastic odds for something that is well within the realms of possibility.
In relation to this, we also think United will score first, at 21/20 with Bet365. While these aren't the best odds we could have hoped for, it will still add a nice little profit if it comes through.
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