THREE THINGS CHELSEA MUST DO TO BEAT MANCHESTER UNITED

Chelsea have met and lost three times to Manchester United this season. Now they face each other again in an FA cup semi-Final clash, and this is a match Chelsea cannot afford to lose. we now look at three things Chelsea must do to win.

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1. SORT OUT DEFENSE

This part of the team has caused Chelsea more harm than good. Our four center backs have been so inconsistent that even up till the end of the season, Frank Lampard does not know what his preferred centre back partnership is.

Now they come up against a Manchester United side in great form and pacey attackers, and the blues defense must be focused and smart to keep them at bay. Going by recent performances and some dogged defensive display through the season, it would be wise for the Chelsea coach to revert to a 3-4-3 formation with Azpilicueta, Rudiger and Zouma as three centre backs, while Reece James and Alonso can man the wing back roles.

This should give some defensive solidity to the team and keep the pacy attackers of Ole's men at bay.

2. STRIKE A PROPER TACTIC BALANCE

Chelsea have been known to play beautiful attacking football through the season. But Lampard's men have also shown that they can be pragmatic as evidenced by their performances against Manchester City a few weeks ago. Nevertheless, it is no longer a hidden fact that the Stamford Bridge side have outplayed the Old Trafford side every time they met this season and yet going on to lose each game.

If the Blues are to win this one, they must have tactical balance, being careful not to give the Red Devil's opportunity to hit them on the counter. It would also be helpful if the midfield partnership can consist of Jorginho and Kovacic.

3. WILLIAN MUST STEP UP

At the start of the season, Willian's form was a key in the consecutive wins which Chelsea enjoyed. The Brazilian was also imperial in the wins over Jose's Spurs and Klopp's Liverpool. If the Londoners are to win this one, the Chelsea number 10 must stand up and lead from the front a true Chelsea old guard. If he does this, then Pulisic will not have the whole creative burden, and route to the FA cup final will be navigated more smoothly.

Chelsea fans have reason to be optimistic in this one as the team will battle hard not to loose for the fourth time to Manchester United in one season. Good luck lads!

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