Kalou expects United final

28 April 2009 15:02
Salomon Kalou is confident that Chelsea can knock Barcelona out of the UEFA Champions League, while he also feels Manchester United are favourites to beat Arsenal.[LNB] Barcelona have been in such supreme form all season that Kalou realises it will be very difficult for the Blues to get through to the final.[LNB]However, he accepts there are no easy matches at this stage of the competition and is not too worried about the prospect of facing Pep Guardiola's men.[LNB]"We are in good form at the moment," the winger told skysports.com.[LNB]"We were a bit tired against Everton (in the goalless draw last week), but we will be ready for Barcelona on Tuesday.[LNB]"It will be a fantastic tie and I can't wait for it. [LNB]"Barcelona are a very good team, but to win the Champions League you have to beat the best, there are no easy team in the semi-final.[LNB]Best in Europe"The four left are the best teams in Europe without a doubt."[LNB]Chelsea lost to United on penalties in last season's final but Kalou expects to have a chance for revenge.[LNB]The Ivory Coast international believes United will prove too strong for Arsenal in the all-English semi-final.[LNB]He said: "They are a very good team, and for me they are favourites to reach their second final in a row.[LNB]"They are a strong team especially when their two centre-backs are available.[LNB]"They are hard to beat and have good players up front to score the goal they need."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports