Chelsea Trimmed after FA Cup 5th round draw

Chelsea have been trimmed to 2/1 with Ladbrokes (from 9/4) to win the FA Cup after the fifth round draw on Monday afternoon.

The Premiership champions landed another home tie against lower league opposition, having been the first team drawn out of the hat.

And the bookies believe things might once again be falling into place for Jose Mourinho's men.

David Williams, spokesman for Ladbrokes said: "A couple of big wins against lowly opponents will have boosted their confidence and we couldn't help but notice the smile on Mourinho's face at the weekend. It had been a long time in coming.

"Maybe they've come through the storm of the past few weeks. With John Terry ready to return and a home draw in the Cup, the Gods appear to be smiling on The Special One once again."

Meanwhile, Ladbrokes have eased Arsenal out to 11/2 for FA Cup glory.

"Even if they manage to get past Bolton in the replay, they'll meet a Blackburn side brimming with confidence. We're happy to take on the Gunners for now" said Williams.

FA Cup outrights from Ladbrokes:

2/1 Chelsea
5/2 Man Utd
11/2 Arsenal
10/1 Spurs
12/1 Blackburn
14/1 Bolton
20/1 Middlesbrough
20/1 Reading
22/1 Man City
25/1 Fulham
50/1 Watford
66/1 Derby
66/1 Preston
66/1 West Brom
125/1 Ipswich
150/1 Plymouth
200/1 Norwich
500/1 Bristol City
750/1 Blackpool