Chelsea v. Manchester United Odds: England Community Shield
Chelsea v. Manchester United odds open with Manchester United paying US$18 for every US$10 bet with a win and Chelsea would pay out US$13 for every US$10 bet. The draw would pay US$21 for every US$10 bet. All odds available at BetCRIS.com here (these odds can be found under SOCCER – England Community Shield)Despite losing big-name players in the shape of Michael Ballack and Joe Cole this summer, Chelsea’s Carlo Ancelotti insists he still has a squad capable of competing - and even winning - on all fronts.
"I think that last year, we did the best. I think every player did the best possible.
"We want to do the same. We are able to do this.''
He wants two trophies, maybe more.
The oddsmakers at BetCRIS.com believe this is entirely possible as they have made Chelsea the +150 favorite to win the 2010-2011 English Premier. Such odds would pay US$15 for every US$10 bet. Manchester United would pay out US$21.50 for every US$10 bet.
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Chelsea will be Manchester United's biggest obstacle to winning the Premier League ahead of Sunday's Community Shield clash.
"They won the league and FA Cup last year and I do think you have to see the team that won the league as the ones you look at," said the United manager.
United's Michael Carrick, Anderson, Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand are out.
Chelsea have named their first XI, with Didier Drogba on the bench but Petr Cech, Alex and Jose Boswinga are out.
Manchester United began their pre-season with a tour of America where they beat Celtic, Philadelphia Union and the MLS All-Stars, but losses to Kansas City Wizards and Guadalajara prevented them from leaving the States unbeaten.
Alistair Prescott, Gambling911.com
