The FA Cup returns this weekend with 11 ties to get your teeth into on Saturday. And with it being the oldest cup competition in the world, shocks are guaranteed. But where will they come?
Everton v Chelsea
Chelsea have bounced back into some sort of form with wins over Bolton, Blackburn and Ipswich but could their first blip in five games come at Goodison Park?
The Merseyside Blues secured a 1-1 draw in the Premier League down at Stamford Bridge in December and while the Londoners have been no great shakes on the road, Everton have managed just three home wins in the league so it will be a big ask.
A more sensible approach might be to back the draw in this one which would take it to a replay at the Bridge.
Draw – 23/10
Bolton v Wigan
These two have enjoyed contrasting seasons so far and the derby meeting in the FA Cup could be the Latics’ chance to distract themselves from the fight against relegation.
Bolton have not won in the league since Boxing Day and although the two sides fought out a 1-1 draw on January 5, it is not out of the question for Roberto Martinez’s side to pull a rabbit out of the hat.
Wigan to win – 4/1
Birmingham v Coventry
Blues are through to the Carling Cup final after a tremendous come-from-behind win over West Ham on Wednesday night but this could work against them in this Midlands derby.
The Hammers win is sure to have taken a lot out of the players and Coventry, who looked decent when losing at QPR in the Championship last weekend, boast arguably a better keeper than Robert Green in Keiren Westwood.
Coventry to win – 22/5
Aston Villa v Blackburn
Rovers have risen to eighth place in the Premier League under Steve Kean but they encounter a Villa side which seems to have turned the corner and now have Darren Bent on board.
The Lancastrians have not been any great shakes on the road this term but Bent is cup-tied and this could give them the edge.
Blackburn to win – 16/5
Southampton v Manchester United
Manchester United are looking to extend their record of 11 FA Cups to 12 and this trip to the South Coast should be nothing more than a formality.
All eyes will be on Saints youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who has been strongly linked with a couple of Premier League clubs including the Red Devils.
United Half-Time/Full-Time – 10/11
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