The former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen believes that Michy Batshuayi will be the difference maker in today’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford.
Antonio Conte is very likely to rotate his squad for today’s game at Stamford Bridge, with loan returnee Nathan Ake, youngsters Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Nathaniel Chalobah and Diego Costa’s back-up striker Batshuayi all tipped to start for the Blues.
On the third round of the FA Cup Chelsea eased to a 4-1 victory over League One side Peterborough United, and are now drawn to host an another West London side Brentford, who have had a solid season in the Championship this term.
Writing in his BetVictor column Owen can’t see anyone else but Batshuayi leading the Chelsea team to the next round of the Cup, since the player knows he doesn’t get too many great chances to start this season.
I can’t see past an emphatic home win in this West London derby despite the fact that Antonio Conte is likely to rotate his squad with one eye on the trip to Anfield midweek.
Michy Batshuayi scored in Round three against Peterborough and is likely to get another rare start up front – the young Belgian is taken to make the most of his opportunity.
– Michael Owen, BetVictor
The FA Cup tie will kick off at 0300 pm at the Bridge, and if you can’t see the game live, we’ve got you covered with our exclusive live blog which opens around 30 minutes before the game starts.
Next week the Premier League returns in double-figures, as Chelsea face Liverpool away from home on Tuesday night, and then host our great London rivals Arsenal on Saturday forenoon.
