LeeDixon

Match Odds
Is Chelsea's house back in order after that pair of 3-0 wins? I'm not convinced just yet. Even though things look a little rosier at Stamford Bridge now, the truth is that the defence has been in terrible nick in recent weeks and that can't be solved overnight.

And this will be the acid test of the backline as City bring the Premier League's best attack to west London, one that neither Valencia or Newcastle can match.

At the other end of the pitch, the Blues boast a rejuvenated Didier Drogba spearheading their attack. I'm sure he'll start on Monday night as he was fearsome on Tuesday. You have to play strikers when they're in form and the Drog looks back to his best.

With both attacks so strong, and so much riding on the game I can see goals at either end and really don't foresee either team recording a clean sheet. City will come to London wanting a win, especially after dropping out of the Champions League and with United likely to be just two points behind them.

But a score draw is how I see this one ending and a straightforward back of the stalemate will be my first bet.

Overs/Unders
There may be a smattering of internationals across either defence but this one will surely see goals. Over 2.5 it is for me!

To Score
As I say, the Drog is looking good... so unleash him, AVB! DD is an obvious choice in the 'to score' market but he's in the mood, and an opportunity has arisen to reclaim the first-choice striker status at Stamford Bridge. He won't let it pass. On the other side of the ball, Sergio Aguero has scored in two straight and can make it three in a row here.

Halftime/Full-time
Something tells me City will be out of the blocks fast but a proud Chelsea side can haul them in - a small wager on City/Draw at odds of around 18 rounds out my betting for the weekend.

Recommended Bets
2pts Back the draw @ 3.5
2pts Back Over 2.5 goals @ 1.91
1pt Back Drogba to score
1pt Back Aguero to score
1pt Back City/draw, HT/FT @ 18.0

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