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
92 min: Fabregas with a late shot following a quick Chelsea counter-attack. De Gea comfortably deals with it though. Two minutes left.
94 min: Mancheter United in last chance saloon as the ball is pumped forward in search of the visiting red shirts. Rashford gets a hold of possession on the edge of the Chelsea box but is swarmed and the danger is cleared.
So, another Chelsea win, another Jose Mourinho defeat at the Bridge. Ander Herrera's dismissal changed the dynamics of the game (as I'm sure Mourinho will argue in his post-match interview) but there's no doubting that Antonio Conte's men were deserved winners. After N'Golo Kante's sublime strike, Chelsea asserted themselves in fashion as they pinned the visitors back in the own half while showcasing the right amount of patience to run United ragged.
The Chelsea defence were rarely tested with Marcus Rashford enjoying the only genuine chance for United. Courtois was excellent in making a make-or-break save that safeguarded Chelsea's lead. From that point on, the home side dictated the run of play as defeat became all but inevitable for the travelling team.
That's all from me but switch over to our live blog for this evening's FA Cup semi-final draw as Chelsea and Co discover their fate!
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