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01/03/2011 11:46, Report by Max Liu, Betfair

Odds correct at time of writing. For latest Betfair prices, see www.manutd.com/bet .

Long before the days of Roman Abramovich, Chelsea were a bit of a bogey team for United. Throughout the 1990s, when Sir Alex’s men swept aside all comers, the Blues often managed to beat the Reds, including home and away in 1993/94 and the 5-0 horror show of October 1999.

United have also struggled at Stamford Bridge in more recent times, coming off second best in tight, sometimes controversial contests. But why are we subjecting you to these grim memories? Because we have a hunch that on Tuesday night – at a massive 3.9 (3/1) – the Reds will achieve a first away win over Chelsea for almost a decade.

The Blues’ status as 2.18 (6/5) favourites is due to the head-to-head record and home advantage. But the Premier League winner market tells a more accurate story – Chelsea are out to 29.0 (28/1), having been odds on less than six months ago, while United are 1.58 (4/7) favourites. The 15-point gap in the table tells us who is the stronger, more composed team.

Chelsea have lost twice at home this season, to Sunderland and to Liverpool. On both occasions the score was 0-0 at half-time and, with the teams likely to want

Source : ManUtd News

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