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FA Cup Final Betting: Trends analysis by Andrew Atherley

28 May 2009 | About Andrew Atherley

Our stats man has gone through the numbers and it doesn't look good for outsiders Everton...... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: Fulham v Man Utd

7 March 2009 | About Richard Walker

We may not see the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney strutting their stuff for Man Utd at Craven Cottage but whatever side they put out should be enough to defeat the Cottagers, says Richard Walker. Best bet: Back... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: Everton v Middlesbrough

7 March 2009 | About Richard Walker

You never know what Boro are going to do next, says Richard Walker, but you do know that Everton are a consistant side who can handle big games despite an ever-growing injury list. Best bet: Everton to win @ [1.74].... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: Arsenal v Burnley

7 March 2009 | About Richard Walker

This is Arsenal's best chance of silverware this season and Arsene Wenger knows that this one to take seriously. But it may take a while before the Gunners eventually break Burnley down, says Richard Walker, so your best bet is... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: Arsenal v Cardiff

15 February 2009 | About Mike Norman

After a 0-0 draw and a postponed replay it should be a case of third time lucky as Arsenal and Cardiff play for the right to stay in the FA Cup. "Mystical" Mike Norman talks us through the nuts and... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: Derby v Man Utd

14 February 2009 | About Richard Walker

Despite playing in different leagues, Man Utd and Derby County clash for the third time this season and the favourites should take this one in a high-scoring encounter, says Richard Walker. Best bet: over 2.5 goals @ [2.06].... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: Everton v Aston Villa

14 February 2009 | About Richard Walker

Richard Walker tells us why this is the most intriguing of the weekend's FA Cup ties and how despite a draw and subsequent replay being the last thing either manager wants, it's actually the most likely outcome. Best bet: back... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: Everton v Liverpool

4 February 2009 | About Alsy

It's the final part of the Merseyside Derby trilogy and not much has changed since the first meeting: Everton still don't have any strikers and Liverpool appear to be the better side on paper. But Alister Morgan thinks this time... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: Liverpool v Everton

24 January 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz

Having watched these two sides closely in recent weeks, TQ is convinced that it is the away side who are carrying the momentum. Let's hope it's a match that ends up being all it promises to be but more importantly,... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup 4th Round Betting: Man Utd v Tottenham

24 January 2009 | About Dan Fitch

Spurs are still in shock after almost going out to Burnley in the Carling Cup, are missing key players through injury and Harry Redknapp has said the FA Cup is little more than an afterthought. Which all points to a... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: Derby County v Nottingham Forest

21 January 2009 | About Richard Walker

It may not mean much to you, if you don't live in the East Midlands - however if you do, life along parts of the A52 will pretty much grind to a halt come quarter-to-eight this Friday evening, writes Richard... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup 3rd Round Betting: Bristol City v Portsmouth

13 January 2009 | About Mike Norman

Portsmouth travel to Bristol City for their FA Cup 3rd round replay and are not in the best of form, to put it mildly. Will the Premiership side show their higher pedigree or are we about to lose another top-flight... Read more | Comment now

Televised FA Cup Preview: Blyth Spartans v Blackburn Rovers

5 January 2009 | About Dan Fitch

Blackburn Rovers have won the FA Cup six times. But Does Dan Fitch expect Blyth Spartans to put Big Sam's men to the sword on Monday night?... Read more | Comment now

Televised FA Cup Preview: Southampton v Manchester United

4 January 2009 | About Richard Walker

Not much cup romance here as Richard Walker reckons it's only a question of by how many the World Champions are going to beat the Championship strugglers...... Read more | Comment now

Televised FA Cup Matches: Aston Villa v Gillingham

2 January 2009 | About Dan Fitch

A probable starting place for Marlon Harewood is a good indication that Martin O'Neill isn't taking this match nearly as seriously as he would a Premiership clash but the gulf in quality between the two sides should see Villa go... Read more | Comment now

Televised FA Cup Matches: Preston v Liverpool - Gerrard Keane to right a wrong

2 January 2009 | About Richard Walker

It's been a bad week for Liverpool and in particular Steven Gerrard. The Liverpool captain will see an FA Cup tie at Preston as the perfect opportunity to get back on track and do what he does best but don't... Read more | Comment now

Televised FA Cup Matches: Tottenham v Wigan

1 January 2009 | About Mike Norman

The inspiration of Harry Redknapp and the goals of Darren Bent have both seemed to dry up in recent weeks and with a semi-final clash against Burnley scheduled for next Tuesday, the last thing they need is FA Cup Premiership... Read more | Comment now

FA Cup Betting: History suggests goals will be at a premium

16 May 2008 | About Mike Norman

"Mystical" Mike Norman looks at the history books rather than his usual crystal ball to tell us why he expects the 2008 FA Cup Final to be a low-scoring affair... Read more | Comment now