FA Cup Fourth-Round Preview
This weekend, the FA Cup is back! The fourth round features 16 exciting matches. You can catch all the action on Optus Sport. Fans have a lot to look forward to. Tottenham and Manchester United are looking for a turnaround after tough league performances. Plus, Leeds United faces a heated match against a rival. Let’s break down what to watch for in this round.
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Spurs vs. Aston Villa: A Big Game for Tottenham
Tottenham’s coach, Ange Postecoglou, just grabbed a key win in the Premier League. Still, things are tough as Spurs sit in 14th place. The FA Cup and EFL Cup are two chances for them to find success this season. Beating Aston Villa is crucial for Postecoglou, especially since Spurs might get knocked out of the EFL Cup. Villa may have new players like Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, making them a tough opponent. On the bright side, Postecoglou has a recent 4-0 win against Villa to boost his hopes. Fans of both teams should tune in for this one.
Leeds vs. Millwall: A Rivalry Matchup
Leeds United and Millwall have a heated history, and their FA Cup game will be intense. Leeds is on top of the Championship and playing well. Millwall already beat them earlier this season and will aim to do it again. While this match may not be as big as past ones, expect high emotions as both teams want to prove their strength.
Liverpool Vs. Plymouth: Can Plymouth Pull Off Another Upset?
Plymouth stunned everyone by beating Brentford in the last round. Now, they have to face Premier League leaders Liverpool at home. This game is reminiscent of a 2017 match where Liverpool barely got by Plymouth after a replay. Liverpool is strong in the league, but they need to be careful. Plymouth’s fearless style could lead to a shocking upset.
Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim Needs a Win at Home
Manchester United has had a tough time at home lately. Coach Ruben Amorim wants a win against Leicester in the FA Cup. Leicester is usually a friendly opponent—they’ve lost to United twice this season. A good run in the cup could ease some tension and lift spirits among United fans, who are frustrated with recent results.
Manchester City Looking to Bounce Back Against Leyton Orient
After losing badly to Arsenal, Manchester City needs a quick recovery in their match against Leyton Orient, a League One team. Leyton surprised Derby County in the last round, but this will be a tougher test. City might give some younger players a shot since they are gearing up for a big Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Chelsea Visits Brighton in a Tough Spot
Chelsea will take on Brighton, who just had a rough 7-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. Brighton might be shaky right now, and Chelsea hopes to take advantage. Chelsea’s performance is getting better after a slow start, and they are eager to make a deep FA Cup run. Winning a trophy would be great for coach Enzo Maresca in his first season at Stamford Bridge.
The FA Cup fourth round is set to be full of excitement and surprises. Don’t miss any of the action live on Optus Sport!
