Blues' Capital One Cup odds slashed

Sky Bet have cut Chelsea from 4/1 to 6/4 in their Capital One Cup outright betting after beating Manchester United 5-4 after extra-time on Wednesday night.

The Blues came from behind three times before ousting the pre-round 6/1 second favourites to set up a quarter-final date at Elland Road with Leeds.

Their chances have been helped by upsets for supposed fellow contenders Liverpool and Tottenham, who were 13/2 and 7/1 respectively before their defeats to Swansea and Norwich.

Arsenal are the 2/1 second favourites after being handed a trip to the lowest-ranked side left in the tournament, Bradford, who are now 100/1 to lift the trophy having started the tournament at 2000/1.

Aston Villa are 8/1 third favourites ahead of their trip to Norwich (14/1), while Swansea are 10/1 after being handed a home tie with Middlesbrough (16/1)

Sky Bet’s Chris Spicer told Football Betting News: “Chelsea have overcome the most difficult hurdle that they’re likely to face in the competition in beating United, but certainly put out a strong side as they looked to avenge the weekend’s defeat.

”They’re our strong favourites given no other side left in the competition has won a single trophy in seven years, but the lower league sides will certainly be relishing the challenge and have a chance on home turf if taken lightly.”  

Written By:- Jaymes Monte (About our Authors)
Posted on:- 01/11/2012 - 11:18 AM
Filed in:- League Cup Betting News, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United, Norwich, Swansea

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