ENGLISH FA CUP BETTING PICK - ARSENAL V ASTON VILLA

English FA CUP

2012-01-29 - Arsenal vs Aston Villa

A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser

Match Preview :

Arsenal will meet Aston Villa for the tenth time as they clash in the FA Cup fourth round. In the last round, Arsenal beat Leeds while Aston Villa beat Bristol City 3-1 to book the date with the Gunners.

The Gunners have progressed six times from the previous nine meetings with their last meeting coming in March 1983 with Arsenal winning 2-0.

Arsenal are the second most successful club in FA Cup history, having won the competition 10 times (one fewer than Manchester United), and been runners-up on seven occasions.

However, since beating Manchester United in 2005, Arsenal have gone six years without adding a trophy to their cabinet.

Aston Villa on the other hand have won the FA Cup a total of seven times - but the last of those FA Cup trophies was won back in 1957.

Team News :

Arsenal Team News :
Spanish playmaker Mikel Arteta could give Wenger a boost by returning for this clash after missing the defeat to Manchester United with a groin injury.

On-loan Thierry Henry will undergo a late fitness test on his calf problem before a decision is made on him. Robin van Persie will start in attack for the Gunners.

Meanwhile, youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could keep his place in Arsenal's starting lineup after an impressive performance against United before being substituted late on for out-of-form Andrey Arshavin.

However, left-back Andre Santos (ligament damage) remains on the sidelines while right-back Carl Jenkinson is out with a back problem. . Kieran Gibbs (groin) and Bacary Sagna(ankle) are out of this clash.

Aston Villa Team News :
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has recovered from sickness in time and has travelled with the side to North London. Agbonlahor had to be substituted at half-time because of the bug during last weekend's win at Wolves.

Fellow striker Emile Heskey (Achilles) and midfielder Stephen Ireland (hamstring) are also available for selection after their injuries.

However, winger Charles N'Zogbia's is out with a knee problem and joins defender Carlos Cuellar (calf) and midfielder Chris Herd (ankle) on the treatment table.

Predictions :

Take Arsenal to win here and overcome the 1 ball handicap and progress further in the FA Cup.

The Pick :

BEST BETTING TIP :

Take Arsenal for the win here.