Chelsea vs Manchester United: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the sixth-round FA Cup tie at Stamford Bridge
It’s clash of the titans as Chelsea and Manchester United go head-to-head in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Monday night.
Jose Mourinho’s last return to the Bridge ended in a 4-0 humiliation but with United now enjoying an impressive run of form, that has seen them unbeaten in 10, there’s every chance the visitors can walk away from Monday’s game with a result.
They’ll have to do so without leading man Zlatan Ibhraimovic, however, who begins a three-match domestic ban for his recent elbow on Tyrone Mings.
As for Chelsea, Antonio Conte has a clean bill of health and is expected to field a strong XI against the visitors.
When is it?
Kick-off is 7.45pm on Monday, 13 March, at Stamford Bridge.
Where can I watch it?
BBC One will be broadcasting the game. Coverage starts at 7.30pm.
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Marcus Rashford. With Manchester United continuing to juggle the demands of Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup football, there’s every chance the young England star could feature against Chelsea. Whether he makes an appearance off the bench or starts for Mourinho, Rashford could have the chance to prove his worth once again. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic out through suspension, United need someone to step up to the big occasion. Can Rashford be that man?
Best stat…
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 11 meetings with Manchester United in all competitions (W6 D5), last losing to them 3-2 in October 2012.
Player to watch…
Diego Costa. With three goals from his last three games, Chelsea’s Costa is a man enjoying another upturn in form. Having gone four games without a single goal to his name throughout February, the Spaniard is once again firing on all cylinders. Conte has hinted he would field a strong side against United so expect the forward to be in the mix for Monday night’s game.
Past three meetings…
Chelsea 4 Manchester United 0, Premier League, October 2016
Chelsea 1 Manchester United 1, Premier League, February 2016
Manchester United 0 Chelsea 0, Premier League, December 2015
Form guide…
Chelsea: WWWDWD
Manchester United: DDWWWW
Odds…
Chelsea to win: 17/20
Manchester United to win: 37/10
Draw: 5/2
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