The FA Cup Fifth Round has a lot to live up to after the competition reminded everyone just how special it is with some memorable upsets. Non-league Luton Town beat Premier League Norwich 1-0 at Carrow Road to set up a crunch game with rivals Millwall.
Neither side is heading into this clash on the back of any decent results, but for a game like this you can throw the form book out the window. Home advantage will be vital here and that’s why I fancy Luton to continue their fine cup run.
Paul Buckle’s men have been strong at Kenilworth Road this season, winning four of their past six and they are a good thing to get the job done at the first time of asking.
Oldham progressed through to this round on the back of a memorable 3-2 win over Liverpool to set up an enticing game with Everton. These clubs have always had a link to one another with Joe Royle and Graham Sharp being the obvious ones.
Paul Dickov masterminded the win over Liverpool, yet couldn’t repeat the same with the league form that has seen them drop into the bottom four.
Everton were made to pay for some sloppy defending in the first half against Man United and that was unlike them. Usually they are strong across the park and Sylvan Distin’s injury certainly didn’t help. The performance after the break is what we expect of the Toffees and if they get anywhere near that level at Boundary Park, it’s going to be a long game for the hosts.
This will be Everton’s third successive away game in the competition and I fully expect them to land a third victory.
A 3-1 defeat at St Mary’s all but ended Man City’s defence of the league title to leave the FA Cup as their best chance of silverware.
The 2011 FA Cup champions welcome Leeds to the Etihad and they have a tough ask ahead if they’re to even force a replay. Neil Warnock’s side haven’t been the same since talisman Luciano Becchio departed in the transfer window.
City will be too strong and are worth backing with -2 Asian handicap at 1.74 on BETDAQ.
Betting on BETDAQ – Alan’s Punts:
Luton v Millwall – Back Luton at 4.2
Oldham v Everton – Back Everton with -1.5 Asian handicap at 1.99
Man City v Leeds – Back Man City with -2 Asian handicap at 1.74
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