Pep finds the going Clough

LITTLE Burton stand in the way of the Premier

League’s ‘big six’ picking up another trophy in this week’s

League Cup semi-final this David versus Goliath first legs. tie.

Much like the FA Cup, City are 1-10 to win this this is a competition first leg ahead of the dominated by the top return at the Pirelli clubs and only twice in Stadium in 12 days’ time, the last 14 years has with Burton 33-1 to the tournament been secure a shock lead and won by those outside the draw at 11-1. the elite. Tottenham welcome

Nigel Clough and his Chelsea to Wembley League One outfit must in their semi-final on get past mighty Tuesday, three games Manchester City to end away from their first that run starting with piece of silverware Wednesday’s first leg since winning this at the Etihad. They competition back are 100-1 to lift PEARSON’S in 2008. the trophy at They Wembley on needed February penalties

24. to beat Pep Watford in Guardiola’s the third men have round lost just one of before their last 13 defeating West League Cup matches Ham and dominating but needed penalties to rivals Arsenal in the overcome Leicester in quarter-finals. their quarter-final after Spurs face a tough routine victories over task over two legs Fulham and Oxford. against a Chelsea side

Burton reached the who, inspired by Eden last four the hard way, Hazard, beat Liverpool having played five in the third round before matches already to overcoming Derby and reach the final four – a Bournemouth. win at Middlesbrough Both teams suffered in the last round a blips in the festive form highlight – to set up but I fancy Pochettino’s men to gain revenge for their 2015 final defeat to Chelsea.

They are 23-20 for the first leg victory, Chelsea are 12-5 and the draw is

13-5.

City are 8-13 favourites for a fourth League Cup in six years with Tottenham 3-1 and Chelsea at 7-2