We take a look at selected matches in this weeks FA Cup 4th round action and suggest a bet in each of them.
SOUTHAMPTON v ARSENAL
Southampton were too strong for Shrewsbury in the 3rd Round winning 2-0. Given their midtable position in the EPL they will be looking for a Cup run as they are sure to avoid relegation, but at the same time will battle to make it into Europe.
Arsenal are one spot behind them in 10th in the League and have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 EPL games, a huge return to form for the Gunners. They required extra time to beat Newcastle in Round 3 of the FA Cup and like Southampton I expect them to be targeting their FA Cup run.
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Southampton 41/20
Draw 12/5
Arsenal 27/20
Suggested Bet: Arsenal win at 27/20
The Gunners have an excellent FA Cup pedigree and the way they are playing at the moment they have the form to send Southampton packing.
CHELTENHAM v MANCHESTER CITY
Cheltenham have really had to work hard to make the 4th Round, seeing off South Shields, Crewe and Mansfield in the previous rounds with Crewe and Mansfield both requiring extra time to advance. The League 2 side most recently drew 1-1 at home to Newport and currently sit 6th in League 2, but are without a win in their last 5 League matches drawing their last 4 in succession.
Manchester City saw Birmingham 3-0 at home in their 3rd Round encounter and they were too strong for Aston Villa winning 2-0 in an entertaining EPL encounter in midweek. That result moved them briefly to top of the table, but they are now 2nd behind Manchester United, but with a game in hand and they have won their last 5 League matches in succession.
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Cheltenham 37/2
Draw 33/4
Manchester City 1/8
Suggested Bet: Under 3.5 goals at 1/1
Manchester City will win this, I have little doubt, but I don’t think they are going to field a full strength team and aside from that they will not want to exert too much in progressing to the next round.
MANCHESTER UNITED v LIVERPOOL
What a cracking FA Cup encounter we have on Sunday especially when you consider these sides met in the League not long ago although they did play to a fairly dull goalless draw at Anfield.
United currently sit top of the League, 2 points ahead of Manchester City, but having played a game more and Liverpool are in 4th, 6 points behind United, but with a game in hand. Liverpool haven't won in their last 4 League matches.
United edged Watford 1-0 at home in the 3rd round of the FA Cup and Liverpool had few problems seeing off an Aston Villa team 4-1 on the road although due to COVID-19 that Aston Villa side was packed with youngsters.
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Manchester United 16/10
Draw 27/10
Liverpool 31/20
Suggested Bet: Over 3.5 goals at 37/20
While we were subjected to quite a dour encounter when the sides met in the League I think it is going to be more a carefree attitude in this one as both teams throw everything into attack, I see goals at both ends and hopefully 4 or more in total.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
