Chelsea's position as favourites is largely borne from United's injury problems at the back, where Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic and Wes Brown are all absent. Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak will deputise between the sticks.
History suggests that the stalemate could be a canny option as United have drawn three of their last four appearances, a run that starts with 2003's 1-1 draw with Arsenal. The Red Devils went on to win all three of those draws on penalties, for anyone considering further betting moves after 90 minutes.
Chelsea's position as favourites is largely borne from United's injury problems at the back, where Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic and Wes Brown are all absent. Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak will deputise between the sticks.
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