January 2008 - FA Cup

In the past decade or so the FA Cup seems of been devalued due to the big clubs concentrating on the Premier League and the Champions League. However it is still the top domestic cup competition in England and in turn the best around the globe. From all the fun of the non-league outfits taking on the big boys to the final itself – you'll be kept well up to date by the football team at betting.betfair.

FA Cup Fifth Round Draw

Mike Norman cast his eye over this afternoon's FA Cup Draw and explains why it has a fair amount of historical significance. No prizes for picking out the headline fixture....

Mike Norman

Jan 28 2008

Steely challenge for Eriksson's City at Bramall Lane

Andrew French previews Man City's visit to Sheffield United in the FA Cup...

Andrew French

Jan 27 2008

Man United and Ronaldo can't afford to take Spurs lying down

Morgan in the Driving Seat - Allsy tells us why Man United can't afford to be complacent against an ever-improving Spurs...

Alsy

Jan 26 2008

Why not Imagine a Havant & Waterlooville upset?

Gary Boswell looks at some of this week's sporting events and historic FA Cup ties to explain why a Havant & Waterlooville upset might not be as ludicrous as it sounds...

Gary Boswell

Jan 25 2008

The 'Grumpy-looking One' will be happy to travel to Wigan

Andrew French tells us why it should all be pretty straightforward for Chelsea as they face Wigan in the FA Cup...

Andrew French

Jan 25 2008

FA Cup Betting: No surprises here

Nick Wardle looks ahead to the upcoming FA Cup weekend...

Nik Wardle

Jan 24 2008

My FA Cup prophesy: Middlesbrough will beat Mansfield

Frank Gregan takes a look at Middlesbrough's trip to Field Mill this weekend...

Frank Gregan

Jan 24 2008

FA Cup Betting: Sven's overachievers can advance tonight

Mike Norman is not convinced by Manchester City's Premier League form but fancies short-term Cup success...

Mike Norman

Jan 16 2008

The FA Cup on Betfair: The pick of the prices from Tuesday night's replays

Bury pull off the traditionial 'giant-killing' while Gerrard tucks in against Luton ......

Joe Dyer

Jan 15 2008

FA Cup Betting: Luton Town - A Genuine Crisis Club

The word crisis is used all too often in football these days, but with Luton it's almost an understatement. Dan Fitch reports on a club on the brink of collapse as they approach a game...

Dan Fitch

Jan 14 2008

Why I love the FA Cup

Joe Dyer sticks up the world's oldest football tournament......

Joe Dyer

Jan 8 2008

FA Cup Betting: Fourth round very favourable for the big guns

Andrew French talks us through the key clashes the fourth round draw of the FA Cup has thrown up...

Andrew French

Jan 7 2008

The FA Cup on Betfair: Premier League teams again come unstuck

Liverpool, Fulham and Derby struggle against 'lesser' opposition on Sunday......

Editor

Jan 6 2008

The FA Cup on Betfair: Dowie does it!

All the big price swings from Saturday's third round fixtures......

Editor

Jan 5 2008

The Betfair Contrarian: Why none of the Big Four will win the FA Cup

The Betfair Contrarian is at it again, this time telling us why none of the Big Four will be lifting the FA Cup come May...

The Betfair Contrarian

Jan 4 2008

Stoke are a fine bet to knock out Newcastle

"Mystical" Mike Norman looks into his crystal ball to predict the outcome of Sam Allardyce's trip to Stoke...

Mike Norman

Jan 4 2008

I'm betting on Chasetown to cause the greatest FA Cup shock ever

Non-League scholar Gary Boswell talks us through the betting as the ultimate minnows Chasetown take on Cardiff City in the FA Cup...

Gary Boswell

Jan 4 2008

Stoke have the best chance of upsetting a Premiership side

Andrew French looks at the possible fortunes of the Championship clubs as they tackle the third round of the FA Cup...

Andrew French

Jan 3 2008

It should be plain sailing for Arsenal at Burnley in the FA Cup

Legendary Non-League manager Frank Gregan on scouting at Arsenal and why improved pitches provide for less shocks in the FA Cup these days...

Frank Gregan

Jan 3 2008

FA Cup 3rd Round Preview

Can Luton topple Liverpool? Will Big Sam's Newcastle come a cropper at Stoke? Have Villa got the measure of Man Utd? Find out here as Nik Wardle looks ahead to the weekend's big FA cup...

Nik Wardle

Jan 2 2008