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Accrington Stanley vs Derby County – Match Preview

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Accrington Stanley vs Derby County
Saturday 26th January 2019
FA Cup – Fourth Round, Crown Ground

Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT

Accrington Stanley vs Derby County:  The Rams take a trip to the Crown Ground to face League One Accrington Stanley hoping to avoid a FA Cup giant-killing.

Derby beat Premier League outfit Southampton in a replay in the second round, having come back from two goals down in both legs to win on penalties. Lampard’s side also backed that up with an important 2-1 win over Reading at Pride Park on Saturday, to solidify their spot in the top six. Derby have also added Ashley Cole to bolster their defensive options at the back, which is an interesting mood. Lampard knows Cole better than anyone but having spent the last four years in MLS, it will be interesting to see how he copes with life in the Championship.

Lampard knows better than most about the potential for FA Cup upsets, so he will be desperate to field a strong side to ensure that doesn’t happen. Harry Wilson, who has been their star performer this season, has captured the headlines in the Championship and will be hoping for a strong cup run to boost his ever-growing CV.

Accrington knocked out Championship opposition in the last round with a 1-0 win over strugglers Ipswich Town. Stanley were actually pitched as favourites for that game, despite the difference in the division. John Coleman’s men sit 14th in League One, five points above the relegation zone. With the middle part of the league so tight, a run of positive or negative results could see any side dragged into a promotion or relegation fight. For Accrington, they will hope to end the season in mid-table obscurity, in their first year in the third tier. Billy Kee is their top scorer with nine goals this season and scored the winner against Ipswich in the last round. They will be hoping to keep the game scoreless as long as possible and pray that Kee can find the net with a scrappy strike late on in the match.

Jonathan Moss is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 12 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 40.8. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total points for this fixture.

Derby are undoubted favourites for this game and will hope for an early goal to set the mood. The longer the game remains 0-0, the stronger Accrington will be, as proved the case against Ipswich. I think Derby will win this one, but this could be a potential upset, for anyone fancying a longshot.

Accrington Stanley vs Derby County will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 2 with kick-off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Accrington Stanley 0 – 2 Derby County

Suggested Tips – Accrington Stanley vs Derby County – (BET365):

  • Correct score:  Derby County Win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Martyn Waghorn – (link no longer available).
  • Derby To Win To Nil – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Accrington Stanley vs Derby County – (SKYBET):

  • Scorecast – Billy Kee to score first and Accrington to win 1-0 – 60/1. 
  • Popular RequestABet – Marriott 2+ Shots on Target, Kee 2+ Offsides and Bryson 2+ Tackles – 14/1. 
  • Popular RequestABet – Harry Wilson to score from outside the area and Derby to score a penalty – 33/1.
  • 33/1 to 66/1 RequestABet Specials – Mount & Harry Wilson to score and Huddlestone to be carded team – 40/1.
  • Price Boost – Harry Wilson to score from outside the penalty area – 5/1.

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Arsenal vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Arsenal vs Manchester United Friday 25th January 2019 FA Cup – Fourth Round, Emirates Stadium

Live on BBC One – Kick-Off: 19:55 GMT

Arsenal vs Man Utd: Top-four rivals Arsenal and Manchester United lock horns at the Emirates in the FA Cup with both clubs looking to add silverware to their trophy cabinets this season. The Gunners will be hoping to build on their win over Chelsea last weekend after they secured a 2-0 victory. Goals from Alexander Lacazette and Laurent Koscielny made the difference as Unai Emery’s French contingent shone in a must-win fixture. That results has moved both Arsenal and Manchester United to within three points of Chelsea and has reignited the race for Champions League football. For Arsenal, finishing in the top four was always the target for Emery as he seeks to change their squad. If he could add some cup glory on top of a return to Europe’s elite competition, that would be a fine season. Arsenal made mass changes for their trip to Blackpool Town in round three, however, this represents a much tougher test. A first clean sheet in six league games will be a welcome sight ahead of this game. United have been in superb form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival. They made a huge statement against Tottenham with a 1-0 win and backed that up with a 2-1 victory over Brighton at the weekend. That made it seven straight wins for Solskjaer, who understands United’s strong history in this competition. Therefore, I would expect the Red Devils to name a strong side, to keep their momentum. Marcus Rashford looks reinvigorated by Solskjaer’s methods. It’s clear the Norwegian has taken the young forward under his wing, and his finishing has already improved during his two months in charge. The Englishman has scored in five of his last six games, playing as a centre forward and I wouldn’t back against him adding to that tally on Friday. Craig Pawson is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 12 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 48.8. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total points for this fixture. Manchester United look unstoppable at present, led by the resurgent Paul Pogba and Rashford. I think their attack quality will prove too much for Arsenal’s defence to handle, which will see them edge a tight encounter. Arsenal vs Manchester United will be televised live in the UK on BBC One, with kick off at 19:55 GMT. Prediction: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Manchester United – (BET365):

  • Correct score:  Manchester United Win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Marcus Rashford – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Manchester United – (SKYBET):

  • Full Time Result & Both Teams To Score – Alexandra Lacazette & Romelu Lukaku – 6/1. 
  • Both Players to score – Alexandra Lacazette & Romelu Lukaku – 6/1. 
  • Popular RequestABet – Over 1.5 goals, 5+ Arsenal corners, 3+ Manchester Utd corners and 10+ booking points each team – 7/1.
  • 17/18 RequestABet Winners –  Manchester Utd to win, BTTS, 6+ Arsenal corners and 20+ booking points each team – 20/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Lukaku to score a header and Xhaka to be carded – 33/1.
  • Double Up Price Boost – Paul Pogba and Alexandre Lacazette to have 2+ shots on target each (WAS 4/1) – 8/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Sanchez to score from outside the area and Arsenal to score a penalty – 125/1.
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Swansea City vs Sheffield United – Match Preview

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Swansea City vs Sheffield United
Saturday 19th January 2019
SkyBet Championship, Liberty Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT

Swansea vs Sheffield United: The Blades will be looking to strengthen their grip on the automatic promotion places when they travel to face Swansea City on Saturday tea-time.

The Blades moved above Norwich on goal difference last weekend after their 1-0 win over QPR. Chris Wilder’s side could come into this game in third spot, with Norwich City facing Birmingham on Friday, so his side will know exactly what they need to do. United are in good form after a wobble in December, they have won their last four league games and only lost one of their last six in all competitions. David McGoldrick and Billy Sharp are still rattling in the goals upfront. McGoldrick scored the decisive goal last weekend – his tenth of the season. Gary Madine and Keiran Dowell have also been added to United’s squad as they seek to ensure they don’t miss out on a top-six finish after falling away last year. The Blades have also conceded once in four matches, recording three consecutive clean sheets.

Swansea’s form has been patchy lately. The Swans are unbeaten in their three but have won just once in five league games. They sit 13th in the table, but only six points off the top six. After relegation from the Premier League and a new manager in charge, this season was always likely to be one of transition for the Swans. That’s exactly how it’s turning out to be. Graham Potter has steadied the ship but will need the summer window to re-shape the squad. With a few more tweaks and additions, they could be a solid bet for a top-six finish next season. They have proven they can be a match for the best sides on their day, they just need to improve their consistency.

John Brooks is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 12 Championship matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 44.6. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total points for this fixture.

Swansea are capable of turning up against most sides on their day, but lack consistency. Sheffield United are in strong form and I fancy them to extend their winning run, this weekend.

Swansea City vs Sheffield United will be televised on Sky Sports Football HD and kicks off at 17:30.

Prediction: Swansea City 1-2 Sheffield United

Suggested Tips –  Swansea City vs Sheffield United – (BET365):

  • Correct score: Sheffiled United to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Billy Sharp – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Swansea City vs Sheffield United – (SKYBET):

  • Both Players to Score – Oliver McBurnie and David McGoldrick both to score – 13/2.
  • Norwich City Price Boost – Full Time Result & Both Teams to Score  – Draw & Yes – 10/3.
  • Previous RequestABet Winners –McGoldrick & Sharp to score and Naughton & Basham to be carded – 100/1. 

Odds and markets last updated on Saturday 19th January 2019 @10:30 GMT.

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