FA Cup Third Round Tips: Goals to Flow at Anfield
The world's oldest and biggest cup competition reaches fever pitch this weekend as the big boys enter the FA Cup at the third-round stage to pit their wits against some of the smaller sides remaining in the competition.
There are 64 teams going to post between Thursday and Monday this week with some David v Goliath ties to enjoy.
League Two side Accrington Stanley make the short trip to Anfield to take on Premier League leaders Liverpool, while their fellow third-tier outfit Bromley make the trek north to face in-form Newcastle United in just a couple of mouthwatering fixtures.
We have scoured the weekend coupon to highlight four of the best bets which, if successful, would pay out at 22-1.
Tip 1: Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley - over 3.5 goals @ 12/25
Liverpool are top of the shop in the Premier League and Champions League standings, but they could still find Accrington Stanley tricky customers in their Saturday lunchtime clash.
Arne Slot is likely to rotate his Reds line-up for this third-round tie and that could lead to a disjointed display from his in-form squad.
Stanley won't hold back on their trip to Anfield and they will be roared on by almost 5,000 fans at the famous venue, which could help them play their part in what could be a typical FA Cup third-round tie.
A victory may be beyond Accrington, but the goals could flow on Merseyside with Liverpool having scored at least two goals in 13 of their 14 matches on home soil this season, while over 3.5 goals has landed in five of their last six fixtures and in five of Stanley's last ten outings.
It could end up being a one-sided affair, but an entertaining contest is highly likely.
Tip 2: Nottingham Forest vs Luton - under 0.5 Luton goals @ 5/6
Nottingham Forest have been the surprise package this season and break for the FA Cup this weekend sitting third in the Premier League on the same points as Arsenal and just six adrift of leaders Liverpool.
In contrast, Luton are in freefall in the Championship and this could be another demoralising outing for the beleaguered side.
The Hatters are just two clear of the relegation zone following a run of five defeats from their last six matches, a sequence which has seen them fail to score three times.
Nuno Espirito Santo will likely rotate his starting XI for this clash, but the Tricky Trees should still stand tall and they can make their way into round four with the minimum of fuss by keeping a clean sheet against their struggling visitors, who have won just one of 14 road matches this term.
Tip 3: Chelsea vs Morecambe - Christopher Nkunku to score two or more goals @ 33/10
Christopher Nkunku has found his opportunities limited for Chelsea this season with the Frenchman mainly spearheading the Blues attack in cup competitions. But when called upon he has made the most of his chances, and he looks a great bet to score at least twice against League Two cannon-fodder Morecambe.
Nkunku has scored ten goals in nine cup outings for the west Londoners this term and he should get chances aplenty against a Morecambe side second bottom in the fourth tier and having lost seven of their 13 away fixtures in this campaign.
Tip 4: Tamworth vs Tottenham - over 0.5 Tamworth goals @ 9/10
One of the biggest mismatches of the third round pits National League strugglers Tamworth with Premier League giants Tottenham in an intriguing clash which could see a surprise or two on Sunday.
That's not to say a huge shock is in store, but the home side could trouble an injury-hit Spurs team more than expected and the Lambs can avoid a slaughter on home soil by at least getting on the scoresheet.
Spurs were winless in their four matches prior to Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final with Liverpool and the injuries are piling up for Ange Postecoglu's side.
Postecoglu may not have many choices in which team to put out this weekend and they will be faced with a hostile welcome from their National League hosts.
The Premier League side should still progress, but they may not be able to hold out against a non-league side looking to enjoy their moment in the spotlight.
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