Chelsea vs Manchester United - as it happened: N'Golo Kante strike sees Blues through to FA Cup semis
Re-live all the FA Cup action from Stamford Bridge
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It’s clash of the titans as Chelsea and Manchester United go head-to-head in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Follow all tonight's action below as both sides bid to book their spot in the last four of the competition.
- Michael Carrick insists Manchester United are not on revenge mission against Chelsea
- Jose Mourinho challenges Marcus Rashford after 'very difficult' second season
- Manchester United striking crisis forces Jose Mourinho to turn to Marouane Fellaini against Chelsea
- Chelsea manager Antonio Conte refutes Jose Mourinho's claim that he copied his counter-attacking style
- Chelsea boss Antonio Conte dismisses mind games but claims Manchester United have the league's best squad
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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.
It’s a big game for…
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
36 min: RED CARD for Ander Herrera! The Spaniard has been dismissed for a second yellow.
The Belgian received possession near the left-hand side flank in United's half and turned in style, loosing Herrera in the process. The Spaniard left a reckless leg in the tackle to send Hazard tumbling. The United players swarmed Michael Oliver insisting it was a dive but the ref sticks to his decision and Herrera walks. Substitution: Mkhitaryan comes off for Fellaini.
40 min: An unmarked Moses pick up play inside the United box and lets loose with a respectable effort that zips close to the top-right corner. It's just off target though and sails behind for a goal-kick.
41 min: Meanwhile, things are getting tasty on the sideline as Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho square up to each other following a 50/50 challenge. The fourth official intervenes as the two men attempt to go face-to-face before Oliver steps in to issue the managers a warning.
44 min: Pogba on the charge this time! He's confronted by one blue shirt on the half way line but uses his strength to his advantage to barrel his way through the attempted tackle. He can't hold onto the ball though and it's Cahill who intervenes, forcing a throw-in in the process.
HALF-TIME: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester United
It may remain goalless but it's been an entertaining first half of football by all accounts. United's exact formation may remain an enigma but the visitors certainly appeared to have the upper hand in the opening exchanges at the Bridge, pinning Chelsea back and affording them very little time on the ball. The Blues fought back, however, with Hazard in particular helping inject a degree of urgency into his side.
Conte and Mourinho square up to one another
Herrera's dismissal has completely changed the dynamics of the game though. Both teams, including the managers, look pumped and with challenges flying in left, right and centre, we should be in store for a cracking 45 minutes after the break.
Chelsea are out first with no sign of United in sight. More mind games from Mourinho?
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