Wager on a Gabracadabra second on the Emirates on BBC1 this afternoon.
Arsenal welcome Manchester United (3pm, BBC) for beginner Ruben Amorim’s first style of FA Cup magic.
No want to highschool the Portuguese import on why it issues – if he doesn’t need his contract sawn in half he in all probability higher win a cup this time period.
The Amorim feelgood issue vanished in a puff of smoke, although after a 2-2 at Anfield it magically reappeared like the beautiful Debbie McGee. However has it bought the legs?
The deck is actually stacked extra in United’s favour right now than after they bought turned over 2-0 right here final month. Arsenal have misplaced an ace in Bukayo Saka, pulled one other from behind Mikel Arteta’s ear within the form of teenage surprise Ethan Nwaneri, then misplaced that one, too.
They provide much less sleight of hand going ahead, however United’s set-piece defending feels so fragile that it won’t matter.
Two Arsenal targets from corners gained the final assembly. Take corner-taker Declan Rice ‘anytime help’ at 9/2 and key set-piece weapon Gabriel ‘scores a header’ at 12/1 (each Bet365).
Will or not it’s bitter grapes on the lunch menu for Ange Postecoglou when his Tottenham go to Tamworth (12.30pm, ITV)? The Spurs boss has seemed relatively like a bulldog chewing a wasp currently, with too many choices and outcomes going in opposition to him.
I doubt the spiciness of the Lamb Floor pitch, or Tamworth’s long-throw whoppers will flip that frown the wrong way up. Go the Tums!
However Jordan Cullinane-Liburd at 13/5 and Tom Tonks at 16/5 (each Paddy) look stay shouts ‘to be proven a card’ in a recreation that may effectively run just a few mph quicker than they’re comfy with.
There are a few different FA Cup video games being proven stay on the BBC iPlayer – each banana skins in idea.
Examine starters, however Antony Gordon at 9/4 and Jacob Murphy at 7/4 (each Hills) are strong ‘anytime help’ bets in the event that they get the nod for Newcastle-Bromley (3pm).
Swansea’s free-kick maestro Liam Cullen is a enjoyable worldie to ‘rating from outdoors field’ at 22/1 (Bet365) for the journey to Southampton (4.30pm).
Over in Italy, again thriving Scott McTominay ‘anytime scorer’ at a good 13/5 (Bet365) when Napoli host weak Verona (7.45pm).
Final week: Winners at 5/6 and Evens