Man Utd vs Chelsea: Solskjaer and Lampard preview clash
Chelsea are set to face problems dealing with the Manchester United frontline in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final, according to former Blues midfielder Craig Burley. Chelsea's defence has come under criticism in recent weeks, especially after the 3-0 loss at Sheffield United earlier this month. Frank Lampard's side have conceded more goals than any other team in the top half of the Premier League.
United, meanwhile, have been on fire in front of goal, with Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes particularly influential of late.
And Burley believes that quartet is a big worry for Chelsea heading into the Wembley clash.
"I think the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend is a big worry for them," Burley told ESPN FC.
"They've got a huge game against Manchester United, outwith this battle for the top four, and United have had the better of them this season.
Chelsea news: Craig Burley says Man Utd can cause the Blues issues in the FA Cup semi-final (Image: ESPN/GETTY)
"With United's pace up front, with Rashford and Martial and the guile of Fernandes, and the trickery of Greenwood if that's the front line, it could be an issue for Chelsea."
Lampard is looking to reach his first FA Cup final as a manager after lifting the trophy four times as a player.
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"We are now at a level in the Cup where we are playing a team in fantastic form, and if we were to get through that we’d play another team in really good form, and that’s the end of where it goes for me in terms of wanting to win: what it means for this club and the group.
"I was fortunate enough to win it as a player.
"I grew up on it and those wins of my Dad in ’75 and ’80, so I have a strong feeling about the FA Cup, and that has never changed for me as the years have gone by."
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