BBC pundit believes Liverpool will beat Arsenal at Emirates in the cup
With the Premier League taking a weekend off, it is the FA Cup’s turn to take centre stage, and with a chance of getting into the Quarter Finals, everyone will be doing their best to earn their progression through to the final eight.
Here are the predictions Mark Lawrenson has made for this weekend’s ties.
Sunderland 0-2 Southampton
“Saints do not have many injuries to contend with and they are back playing well again too. A good FA Cup run could cap a fine season for them.”
Cardiff City 2-1 Wigan Athletic
“Another win in the FA Cup would lift the place a little bit and it should be a good game because Wigan are the holders and they will go for it.”
Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Charlton Athletic
“Wednesday will be favourites and I think they will be up for it. If they get a big team in the quarter-finals then their fans will make sure it is a big occasion whether they are at home or away.”
Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea (Chelsea to win replay)
“A draw is absolutely the last result both men will want, but I have a feeling they might get a replay to contend with as well.”
Everton 2-1 Swansea City
“The Toffees do not look the same team going forward without the injured Romelu Lukaku up front, while Swansea look more of a goal threat now Wilfried Bony has kicked on, but I still think Everton will find a way to win this tie, whatever it takes.”
Sheffield United 0-2 Nottingham Forest
“Forest will stick at it like they did against North End and I just cannot see United upsetting them.”
Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool
“Wenger will probably make wholesale changes and Liverpool are in the sort of mood to make the most of it.”
Brighton 2-0 Hull City
“Yes, it would be great for them to have a cup run but they are doing pretty well in the Premier League in their first season back in the top flight and their priority has to be staying out of trouble. I can totally understand that.”
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