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18/1 fourfold on Luton Town vs Nottingham Forest and other FA Cup specials
18/1 fourfold on Luton Town vs Nottingham Forest and other FA Cup specials
CopyBet ambassador Shay Given has shared his latest predictions and an 18/1 fourfold.
My goodness what a big game this is for both sides down at the bottom. You've got to feel for Luton a little bit after they were 3-0 up away at Bournemouth and cruising at half time. But then it was a complete capitulation in the second half, conceding four goals and ending up with zero points.
If you don't keep it tight at the back in the Premier League you'll always be in trouble. So it'll be interesting to see how Luton react in their next game as this is massive for them.
Nottingham Forest haven't picked up many wins recently and I'm going to go for a draw in this one. A result which doesn't really help either side.
Shay's Prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Newcastle
Sat 16 Mar, 17:30
As far as Newcastle are concerned you couldn't really have asked for a harder game at this stage of the competition. Going away to the treble winners is going to be a real challenge and I think City will be too strong for them.
Unbeaten in their last 21 games, I can see that run continuing for Pep's side here and with that they'll put an end to Newcastle's hopes of a trophy this season.
Both of these sides are sitting in good positions at the moment. West Ham are up in seventh but even so, David Moyes continues to come under pressure from certain sections of their fanbase.
Aston Villa will be looking to respond after last weekend's heavy defeat at home to Tottenham and I think they will do. Unai Emery's side have a very good away record and I am backing them to get a result at the Olympic Stadium.
I don't think it will be full of goals so I'll take Villa to win one nil.
Shay's Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Liverpool
Sun 17 Mar, 15:30
Another brilliant Quarter Final fixture. Huge history when these two teams come up against each other and this time will be no different, especially because it's Jurgen Klopp's last season at Liverpool.
Will Klopp finish with the FA Cup? I think he's got a great chance. Everything he touches at the minute seems to turn to goals and gold!
I'm going to go for an away victory here for Liverpool. Sorry Manchester United fans. With Mohammed Salah back from injury I think he might get a start in this one and he's got such a great record against United. He could well be the difference.