English FA CUP
2013-01-26 - Manchester United vs Fulham
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Manchester United welcomes the visit of Premiership side Fulham to Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
In the previous round, Manchester United had to go through a replay to see off West Ham 1-0, and will be hoping to take out Fulham without having to go through a replay this time.
It has now been nine years since the Red Devils last won the FA Cup so they will want to go far in this competition and if possible win it.
ManYoo do have a good record against Fulham at Old Trafford, as Fulham have only managed to win once at the Theatre of Dreams in the last 50 years - and that solitary success came 10 years ago.
Fulham will have other ideas coming into this match. Martin Jol's side will welcome the distraction of knockout competition after a tough time in the Premiership to date.
The Cottagers have won just once in their last seven Premier League outings and required a replay to get past Championship outfit Blackpool in round three of the FA Cup.
Team News :
Manchester United Team News :
Sir Alex Ferguson has gone on record to state that Ashley Young and Jonny Evans will not feature in today's match. Both men were able to take part in training during United's recent trip to Qatar, but will not be rushed for this match.
Young is expected to be ready for a UEFA Champions League clash with Real Madrid in mid-February, while Chris Smalling and Phil Jones will continue to provide cover with Evans out.
Fulham Team News :
Fulham midfielder Kieran Richardson will not feature against his former side. The 28-year-old suffered a calf injury in last weekend's defeat at Manchester City and will not be fit in time for the game, as the earliest he is due back will be next week.
Mahamadou Diarra (knee) is not likely to play again for a month whilst Kerim Frei (pelvis) is also out of this tie.
Predictions :
Go for Manchester United to win and expect Robin van Persie to score here.
The Pick :
Manchester United 2-0 Fulham
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Manchester United to win.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Main Bet :
Take Manchester United and give the -1 1/2 ball handicap away.
Take Manchester United and give the -1 1/2 ball handicap away.
