14th Feb 2014 | FA Cup
Chelsea Bluster Can Flatten City
City are a different proposition without Sergio Aguero and not much has changed since the sides met eleven days ago
You don’t need to look at the form table to know Chelsea are on a roll, just listen to their press conferences. Jose Mourinho’s swagger is back, a clear sign he is confident in his team.
As for Manchester City, their dip in form has come at exactly the wrong time, with numerous big games on the horizon.
Sergio Aguero Influence
The absence of Sergio Aguero has been a blow to Man City, although they are averaging a respectable 2 points per game without their star striker, they goal production has dramatically reduced. City are averaging 1.4 fewer goals per game without the Argentinean.
On the other hand, Chelsea are in the ascendancy. They are unbeaten in 10 games and won at the Etihad just 11 days ago.
I expect a tight encounter but I’d be surprised if Chelsea lost, therefore the value is backing the Londoners at 6/4 (Skybet) in the draw no bet market; if the tie goes to a replay we get our money back.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 13:30 14th Feb, 2014 but subject to change
