STAR PREVIEW: Man U v Cambridge U

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]t the time it seemed a shock result when Cambridge United held Man U 0-0 but given the seismic results the following day it turned out to be a good result – for Man U !!

Chelsea, Spurs and Man City all exited the Cup and suddenly Man U’s chances of silverware this season have got a whole lot shinier.

Of course they are long odds on to win the replay at Old Trafford, around 1/12 at best, but for League Two Cambridge it’s a case of job done already. They’ve hit the financial jackpot with this tie.

Chairman Dave Doggett said: “There’s a lot of speculation about how much money the club will be getting but it certainly looks like it’s going to be in excess of £1.5 million. Hopefully we can get the stadium done and start putting in some proper toilets. Some toilets and tea bars and more hospitality… that’s what we will do.”

Cambridge returned to the Football League this season after a nine-year absence and flirting with financial oblivion.

Of course that COULD well be an argument to suggest they could play well here – with absolutely no expectations of going any further and playing relaxed football.

But equally there could be a bucket load of goals as Louis Van Gaal is not going to show any mercy with his team selection. Man U have scored two or more goals in eight of their last 11 home games and that average should be exceeded here.

The winners are away to Preston or Sheffield United in the next round.

Man U v Cambridge U
FA Cup 4th Round Replay
7.45pm BT SPORT

HEAD TO HEAD RECORD
(Maximum 10 matches)
Jan 2015 FA Cup Cambridge U 0-0 Man Utd
Oct 1991 League Cup Cambridge U 1-1 Man Utd
Sep 1991 League Cup Man Utd 3-0 Cambridge U

Trying to find a bet at anything like a working mans price is hard but on the three way handicap with Star Sports Man U (-2) at around 4/6 looks sensible enough – hopefully to start to repair some of the damage done by the woeful performance of Southampton on Sunday.

… and if Cambridge do pull off a shock. Expect those toilets to be upgraded to gold plate.

RECOMMENDED BETS (scale of 1-50 points)

BACK MAN U (-2) on the three way handicap for 10 points at around 4/6 with Star Sports

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