Bookmakers cannot split Liverpool, Tottenham & Chelsea for FA Cup Glory
Several big names have already been knocked out of the FA Cup and with favourable draws on their side for the fifth round, Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs lead the way
Feb 2, 2012 10:15:00 AM
By Phil Kitromilides
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The exit of both Manchester clubs from the FA Cup means that neither the holders nor the current league champions are left in the competition.
As such, there is a three way in the betting for the tag of favourites with 188Bet pricing Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool all at 7/2 (4.50) to lift the trophy.
Spurs are currently the highest placed Premier League side left in the tournament and have been given a favourable fifth round draw away at League 1 team Stevenage.
The north Londoners have not lifted the FA Cup in more than 20 years. Despite that, their strong squad should mean they have a good chance of breaking that barren spell.
Both Chelsea and Liverpool have a much stronger recent pedigree and have received home draws against Championship opposition in the next round. The Blues host Birmingham and the Merseysiders face Brighton. Both sides will fancy their chances of lifting the trophy once more.
Next in the betting come Arsenal at 11/2 (6.50). The Gunners' much mentioned trophy drought stretches back seven years to when they defeated Manchester United in the final of the FA Cup in 2005.
Arsene Wenger's side might have been a shorter price to win had they not been drawn away to either Sunderland or Middlesborough in the next round. Though they will feel they can beat either side, a trip to the north-east for this Arsenal team which has looked vulnerable away from the Emirates, will prove a stern test.
Elsewhere in the betting Everton, winners in 1995, are next at 12/1 (13.00) while last year's beaten finalists Stoke are at 16/1 (17.00). If you fancy an outside bet, the consider Birmingham available at 100/1 (101.00).
The Carling Cup holders have experience of playing and winning at Wembley, and despite being drawn at Chelsea, in the 5th round, they are on a great run of form at the moment, having won their last six matches.
Back Tottenham to win the FA Cup at 7/2 (4.50) with 188Bet
Phil Kitromilides is a professional sports broadcaster working on radio and TV in London and Madrid, you can also follow Phil on Twitter
As such, there is a three way in the betting for the tag of favourites with 188Bet pricing Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool all at 7/2 (4.50) to lift the trophy.
Spurs are currently the highest placed Premier League side left in the tournament and have been given a favourable fifth round draw away at League 1 team Stevenage. The north Londoners have not lifted the FA Cup in more than 20 years. Despite that, their strong squad should mean they have a good chance of breaking that barren spell.
Both Chelsea and Liverpool have a much stronger recent pedigree and have received home draws against Championship opposition in the next round. The Blues host Birmingham and the Merseysiders face Brighton. Both sides will fancy their chances of lifting the trophy once more.
Next in the betting come Arsenal at 11/2 (6.50). The Gunners' much mentioned trophy drought stretches back seven years to when they defeated Manchester United in the final of the FA Cup in 2005.
Arsene Wenger's side might have been a shorter price to win had they not been drawn away to either Sunderland or Middlesborough in the next round. Though they will feel they can beat either side, a trip to the north-east for this Arsenal team which has looked vulnerable away from the Emirates, will prove a stern test. Elsewhere in the betting Everton, winners in 1995, are next at 12/1 (13.00) while last year's beaten finalists Stoke are at 16/1 (17.00). If you fancy an outside bet, the consider Birmingham available at 100/1 (101.00).
The Carling Cup holders have experience of playing and winning at Wembley, and despite being drawn at Chelsea, in the 5th round, they are on a great run of form at the moment, having won their last six matches.
Back Tottenham to win the FA Cup at 7/2 (4.50) with 188Bet
Phil Kitromilides is a professional sports broadcaster working on radio and TV in London and Madrid, you can also follow Phil on Twitter
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