Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Chelsea play host to Morecambe at their Stamford Bridge in what should be a lopsided affair. The Blues aim to put an end to their four-game winless run and they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. Even though Enzo Maresca is expected to mix the squad, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. All Noni Madueke, Marc Guiu, Joao Felix, Christopher Nkunku, and Reece James should be recalled to the starting XI.
The Shrimps, on the other hand, will have a mountain to climb in London as Chelsea are a real force to be reckoned with at home. David faces Goliath at Stamford Bridge and we do not believe that the League Two outfit are capable of making a miracle in the English capital. A man to watch in the away team will be Benjamin Tollitt, who has netted six goals in the League Two so far this term.
Highlighted Team (Chelsea):
Over the years Chelsea have established themselves as one of the dominant forces in the English Premier League. Roberto Di Matteo helped the team win their first ever Champions League trophy (2011/2012), but it has to be noted that they were more than fortunate to beat Bayern Munich in the title game.
Chelsea have been playing at Stamford Bridge since 1876 and they are a real force to be reckoned with at home. The Blues have won seven FA Cups, five League Cups, two UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups and the UEFA Europa League. Rafael Benitez was in charge of the team that faced Benfica in the 2012/2013 Europa League final, with Branislav Ivanovic scoring the winner for the Blues in the title clash.
After lifting the 2014/2015 Premier League trophy, the Blues largely struggled in the next campaign, which saw Jose Mourinho’s second spell with the club come to an end, and Antoine Conte went over to take the reigns for the 2016/2017 season.