English Premier
2013-05-05 - Manchester United vs Chelsea FC
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : English Premier League
Venue: Old Trafford
Sunday 5th May 2013 – Kickoff time 16:00
Match Preview :
Match of the week as Manchester United and Liverpool clash at Old Trafford on Super Sunday. And there is a long history between Ferguson and Benitez and they are not the best of friends, largely due to Benitez's time in charge of Liverpool and his infamous 'facts' speech of 2009, while there was also a petty exchange between the duo over accusations of a missed handshake earlier this season.
Despite United already being crowned Champions, Ferguson has promised to field his best lineup so as to respect the other teams who are competing for the Champions League spots. Chelsea will be eager to move back into third spot after Arsenal's win over QPR yesterday. The Blues will have to battle with Tottenham as well as Arsenal for the right to finish third.
Chelsea still have five games to play but will have a long season as they are also in the Europa League Final on 15th May against Benfica to come. They also have another crucial match against Tottenham to come on Wednesday.
But make no mistake the Red Devils will be seeking some revenge after Chelsea ended their hopes of a double by beating them in the FA Cup quarter finals. All eyes will once again be on Robin van Persie, who has scored six goals in his last four games now and is the leading Premiership scorer.
Team News :
Manchester United Team News :
Manchester United will be without striker Danny Welbeck for this match due to a knee injury. Central defender Nemanja Vidic and veteran midfielder Paul Scholes are back in training after their respective injuries and the former England man could start from the bench. Ferguson has pledged to select a strong side despite his side already being Champions.
Chelsea Team News :
Ashley Cole is back from his European suspension as Chelsea aims to collect all three points here. Eden Hazard came off as a precaution in the Europa League semi-final defeat of Basel and could start from the bench as Benitez aims to freshen his side and rotate his players. He will also be thinking of Wednesday's clash with Tottenham. Only Oriol Romeu (knee) is a definite absentee, with striker Demba Ba available again after being cup-tied against Basel
Prediction:
Go for Manchester United and give the 1/4 ball here.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Manchester United to win and give the 1/4 ball away.
