The 2024-25 FA Cup is back for the Third Round. Sides up and down the land will be bidding to get their hands on the world’s oldest domestic trophy. Those who think teams do not care about this historic tournament are sorely mistaken and the best players in the country will all be vying for their spots in the prestigious Wembley final.
The ‘Magic of the Cup’ alludes to big upsets, when lower league teams knock the Premier League big boys out of the competition. But there are also some Hollywood clashes to look forward to already in what is set to be a stunning round of fixtures.
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Aston Villa to beat West Ham @ 1.67
One of the standout ties of the round, an all-Premier League affair between two sides in very contrasting form. West Ham are unpredictable at best currently, unable to find the necessary connections between their numerous big-money signings to get the results they crave. This makes Villa the firm favourites for us as they continue their upward trajectory after a difficult period in the league.
Arsenal to beat Manchester United @ 1.62
In the featured game of the round, one of the most heated rivalries in English football will spark up again to bring you an FA Cup thriller. A struggling Manchester United performed well against Liverpool at the weekend, giving new life to a game many would have previously assumed to be a foregone conclusion. But Arsenal are still our favourites after a strong run of form which has them 2nd in the league and gaining ground on the leaders Liverpool.
Middlesbrough to beat Blackburn Rovers @ 1.79
Another clash that in its respective league (the Championship) would be hugely significant for the table, as play-off runs continue for both sides. But just because it is in the FA Cup does not mean you cannot expect the same levels of excitement. Blackburn have been suffering from inconsistency of late, making Michael Carrick’s Boro our pick to progress to the next round.
Wycombe Wanderers to beat Portsmouth @ 2.16
In what could either be a Championship or League One game next season, relegation battling Portsmouth will make the trip to Buckinghamshire, hoping a cup run can boost their form in the league and push them to second-tier survival. In contrast, Wycombe are making a strong promotion push and a victory against Championship opposition would be an excellent indication of what to expect if they were to make the jump. And we think they have got what it takes and will move on to the Fourth Round.
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