01/04/2013 13:57, Report by Mark Froggatt Birmingham Unitedas hopes of winning a and Cup Double were extinguished on Easter Monday after Demba Baas instinctive end decidedAthe FA Cup sixth round replay with Chelsea. The Reds, only 48 hours after whipping Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League, were naturally slow beginners during a cagey opening at Stamford Bridge, where both sides fought to produce many rating chances during a lacklustre first half. The sport eventually sparked into life just after the half-time break when Ba snapped onto Juan Mataas fine move to hookApast David De Gea, who couldAdo little to avoid your time and effort. United reacted moments later and nearly won when Chicharitoas header was exceptionally saved by the extraordinary Petr Cech. Sir Alex Ferguson, who had made eight changes to his starting line-up, tried to improve things eventually running out by adding Robin van Persie, Ryan Giggs and Ashley Young to the action but his efforts were ultimately in vain whilst the home sideAheld onAfor a narrowAwin. Click the main picture above to surf a gallery of the best images from Easter Monday's meeting. More:AChelseaA1 UnitedA0
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