FA Cup Betting Round Up
There were not many surprises in the FA Cup third round, but the
shock results in the minority were certainly spectacular ones.
Manchester United remain 9/2 second favourites despite
whimpering to a goalless draw against non league Burton Albion.
This was the second time in as many seasons the Reds have been
held by Conference opposition, although it will mean a lucrative
payday for Nigel Clough's side when the two sides replay at Old
Trafford.
Middlesbrough were also held to a draw by Conference North side
Nuneaton Borough. Former Leicester City apprentice Gez Murphy
scored a 90 minute penalty to level matters after Gaizka
Mendieta gave Boro the lead after 15 minutes.
Fulham became the first Premiership side to be dumped out of the
Cup, going down 2-1 at home to League Two side Leyton Orient on
Sunday afternoon.
Sunday proved to be a bad day for Premiership sides with
Tottenham Hotspur the next victims. The perennial FA Cup
underachievers surrendered a two goal lead at Leicester's
Walkers Stadium with the Foxes winning an entertaining match
3-2. Despite the stunning victory, Championship outfit Leicester
remain 200/1 underdogs to win the Cup.
Elsewhere it was business as usual for the Premiership sides.
Chelsea, favourites at 11/4 needed an 81 minute winner to see
off plucky Huddersfield while 11/2 third favourites Arsenal had
a late scare against battling Cardiff but clung on for a 2-1
victory.
Liverpool (13/2) were involved in a remarkable match with Luton
Town, in which they found themselves 3-1 down after the break,
although three goals in 12 minutes restored the Reds lead to
4-3, with Xabi Alonso scoring from inside his own half at the
death for Liverpool's fifth, a goal which earned one lucky
punter over