They are both in the top of the Premier League, but only one of them can move on in the FA Cup! It's time for match of the week between Manchester City and Chelsea.


Manchester City v Chelsea

FA Cup Semi-final
Etihad Stadium
15-02-2013 @ 17.15








How are the two teams form?

It's only been a week since the two sides met at Etihad Stadium, and Chelsea took all three points against Manchester City. Since then, City played a 0-0 draw against Norwich on Saturday while Chelsea won 3-0 against Newcastle. In fact, Chelsea are now unbeaten in 12 matches, including the last two matches in the FA Cup. 

However, statistically Manchester City has an advantage as they have won 6 out of the last 10 matches between the two sides. 

What are the probable lineups?

Manchester City are without the profiles Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho, Javi Garcia and Samir Nasri for the meeting with Chelsea. The opponent from London is struggling with injuries as well, as Tomas Kalas and Marco van Ginkel are out, and John Terry and Fernando Torres are rated doubtful. 

Hart

Zabaleta - Nastasic - Kompany - Clichy

Navas - Touré - Demichelis - Silva

Dzeko - Jovetic
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Eto'o

Hazard - Oscar - Salah

Ramires - Matic

Ivanovic - Terry - Cahill - Azpilicueta

Cech

What to expect from this match?

The two sides often play some very even matches against each other, with only one goal separating them. This match will without a doubt be yet another tight match, where Chelsea will try and copy the success they had a week ago. If the Pensioners manage to keep the strong Manchester City attack away from the big chances as we saw last Monday, they are one big step closer to the final. That said, with City losing points in the Premier League this weekend, they will be eager to perform in the midweek game against Sunderland and continue against Chelsea in the weekend. Despite Chelsea won last Monday, I feel confident City will take a win in the 5th round of the FA Cup.

What are the odds?

Most of the bookmakers have Manchester City as favorites with 6/5 at Boylesport while a Chelsea victory gives 11/4 at BetFred. A draw will give 6/2 at Skybet.