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FA Cup - Blues Cut For Cup Joy
By Betting Zone January 8 2007
Chelsea are as short as 15/8 for FA Cup success after being drawn at home to lower league opposition for the second round in a row.

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Monday's fourth round draw saw the Blues paired with League One Nottingham Forest and Bet Direct responded by cutting Jose Mourinho's men to 15/8 from 9/4.

Manchester United were also handed a home tie but they must overcome in-form Portsmouth.

However, Bet Direct and Betfred both viewed it as a favourable draw and cut Sir Alex Ferguson's men to 11/4.

Best prices on the front two are now 12/5 Chelsea (Paddy Power) and 7/2 United (bet365).

Arsenal were also drawn at home but face a tough task against Bolton. Sporting Odds, bet365 and Betfred all responded by pushing them out half a point to 9/2 from 4/1.

Spurs, who host either Southend or Barnsley if they win their replay against Cardiff, were cut to 9s from 11s at totesport although Premierbet still offer 12s.

Blackburn are fifth favourites in most books now after being drawn away to either QPR or Luton. Mark Hughes' men range from 16s at bet365 to 25s at Betfred.

Newcastle are general 20/1 shots. Their task if they win their replay against Birmingham at St James' is a home clash against either Reading or Burnley.

As for the drifters, Bolton are out to 28s at Skybet, while Portsmouth have been shunted out to 40s from 20s by bet365.

Forest, who were 150s at William Hill before the draw, are now 1,000/1 in places.

Meanwhile, bet365 have cut Chelsea from 40/1 to 28/1 for the four-timer.

Spokesman Steve Freeth said: "We're still having sleepless nights thinking about Chelsea winning all four after laying 100/1 - this draw won't help us one bit.

"There seem to be plenty of stories of unrest coming out of Stamford Bridge, but they're still in all four competitions and we fear the worst.

"Without being disrespectful to Wycombe and Forest, the Blues look to have 'stick ons' in the Carling and FA Cup."

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By Bettingzone.co.uk
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