English Premier
2008-04-26 - Chelsea F.C vs Manchester United
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Both sides were involved in the midweek Champions League action and both teams are also favourite to progress and face each other in the final in Moscow. But Champions League matters aside, Chelsea will hope to get the better of United when they host this match as the Blues are unbeaten at Stamford Bridge for more than four years.
The Red Devils still hold a three point lead at the top of the standings and also have a superior goal difference than Chelsea. This means that they could still afford to lose this match and win the Premiership as they can win the final two games and be crowned Champions on a superior goal difference.
But United can claim the title here if they can before the first team in four years to get the win at Stamford Bridge. Even a draw would be good enough for United as Chelsea needs to win their remaining games and hope that United slip up.
Chelsea enters this match on a high as they are unbeaten in 18 matches and insisted that they can beat United here. Avram Grant has no new injury worries but will miss the services of Frank Lampard as his mother passed away this week. Michael Essien returns to the side after missing the match against Liverpool. Salomon Kalou could get a recall here after he played against Liverpool and he could partner Didider Drogba upfront. In goal we can expect to see Petr Cech but he is sure to be kept busy by the United strikers particularly Cristiano Ronaldo as he would be eager to make amends for missing the penalty in midweek against Barcelona.
It is hard to go against United as they have this never say die attitude and they showed that when they were down but came back to snatch a draw against Middlesbrough and also the 1-1 draw against Blackburn courtesy of Carlos Tevez.
Nemanja Vidic who missed the Barcelona game due to a stomach complaint will be given chance to prove his fitness until kickoff time. If Vidic is absent Wes Brown could continue in the centre with Owen Hargreaves at right-back. John O'Shea and Gary Neville are also pushing for a place in the back four here. Ryan Giggs is set to return after he came on as a substitute in the draw against Barcelona in midweek as Park Ji Sung will likely move to the bench.
Go for this match to end in a draw here and take Manchester United and accept the 1/4 ball here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Draw Match 1-1 or 2-2
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for this match to end in a draw.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Manchester United and accept the 1/4 ball here.
