After scraping a win against Norwich City in the Premier League, Chelsea shift their focus to their FA Cup run.
The Blues travel to Wembley to take on Manchester United in a battle for their place in this season’s final. Frank Lampard’s side were successful in knocking out Leicester in the previous round after one goal separated the teams at the King Power Stadium.
Chelsea are involved in an intense battle to finish in the Premier League top four, but they will also want to push for their ninth FA Cup and their second in three years.
Who would you rather see start up front for Chelsea?
Tammy Abraham
Timo Werner
Olivier Giroud
Transfer Tavern has predicted how Lampard might set up to face Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men this evening…
There’s no need to tamper with a front three that has been so clinical together since the restart. Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic and Willian have a combined 15 goal contributions in eight matches played (via Sofascore). Lampard will be hoping that at least one of them will find the back of the net tonight.
Ross Barkley was the man of the hour in the previous round after his goal put the Blues through to the semi-finals. The England international has also been in good form since the restart and may be called upon again to work his magic from midfield. Mason Mount could also return to the starting XI after being an unused substitute against Norwich, which would see £32.4m-valued Mateo Kovacic dropped.
After earning a low Sofascore rating of 6.9 and losing possession 13 times against the Canaries, Lampard may opt to drop Marcos Alonso in favour of pushing Cesar Azpilicueta onto the left. Reece James could fill the absent right-back role after starting against both Crystal Palace and Watford earlier this month.
It could be a cagey affair as two sides who know each very well (they have already met three times this season) will lock horns for their place in the final, but who will come out on top?
How do you think Chelsea will line up against Man United, Blues fans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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