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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'I didn't reject Rafael Benitez handshake'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that it is "nonsense" that he rejected the opportunity to shake the hand of Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez.
Mar 15, 13:04
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand escapes Football Association action
The Football Association decides not to punish Rio Ferdinand for tripping up Fernando Torres.
Mar 12, 16:26
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata hails David de Gea's save
Juan Mata hails David de Gea for the save that prevented him from sending Chelsea through to the FA Cup semi-finals.
Mar 11, 15:56
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick promises "positive" replay performance from Manchester United
Michael Carrick expects Manchester United to have a "positive" attitude when they face Chelsea in their FA Cup replay.
Mar 11, 12:35
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Benitez: 'United tired? That is a joke'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez claims that suggestions that Manchester United were suffering from tiredness in their 2-2 draw in the FA Cup on Sunday are 'a joke'.
Mar 11, 02:14
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand rues "careless" Manchester United
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand blames his side's sloppy play for Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 10, 20:58
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez claims Sir Alex Ferguson snubbed handshake
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez claims that Sir Alex Ferguson snubbed a handshake with him before the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford.
Mar 10, 20:57
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: "We're lucky to still be in the cup"
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits that his side are lucky to still be in the FA Cup.
Mar 10, 20:43
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson gestures to his team from the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Chelsea on March 10, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'I'm happy with draw'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists that he is happy with Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 10, 19:36
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea deserved win'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that his side deserved to beat Manchester United after their 2-2 draw in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 10, 18:57
Ramires is congratulated by team mates Oscar and Juan Mata after scoring the equaliser against Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter final on March 10, 2013
Juan Mata proud of Chelsea comeback
Chelsea winger Juan Mata admits his pride after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 10, 18:47

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole casts its eye over the thrilling FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Chelsea.

Match Report

Chelsea come from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Live Commentary

Read how Chelsea staged a second-half fightback to earn a FA Cup quarter-final replay against Manchester United.

HT Report

Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez find the net for Manchester United during the opening 45 minutes of their FA Cup tie against Chelsea.

Team News

Wayne Rooney returns to the Manchester United starting lineup for their FA Cup clash against Chelsea, who will have Demba Ba as their only striker.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford this Sunday.

Head to Head
Oct 31, 2012 7.45pm
Feb 5, 2012 4pm
Chelsea
3-3
Man Utd
Luiz (50'), Mata (46'), Evans (36' og.)
Torres (31'), Ivanovic (45')
Rooney (58' pen., 69')
Evra (50')
Sep 18, 2011 4pm
Man Utd
3-1
Chelsea
Smalling (8'), Nani (37'), Rooney (45')
Valencia (80'), Fletcher (85')
Torres (46')
Ramires (49'), Terry (56'), Cole (78')
May 8, 2011 3pm
Man Utd
2-1
Chelsea
Vidic (23'), Hernandez (1')
Rooney (39'), Giggs (83')
Lampard (68')
Ivanovic (12'), Essien (43'), Drogba (90')
rhs 2.0
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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