EMIRATES FA CUP 2019 -- SIXTH ROUND WEEKEND

This weekend sees the 6th round of this years FA Cup Competition sponsored by Emirates. Of the eight sides left in Millwall and Swansea still representing the Championship while both Manchester Clubs will be looking to progress for the Premier League. These matches will take place during the course of Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March and are shared between the two broadcasters BT Sport and BBC Sport. We will also have a quick glance across all four matches and give our opinion of the likely victors and maybe a few bets along the way with a place at Wembley in the semi finals at stake;

Saturday 16th March 2019
WATFORD 2 vs 1 CRYSTAL PALACE
[kick off 12:15  BT Sport]

First of three matches on Saturday and in form Watford face Crystal Palace in what should be a fiercely contested cup tie. Watford suffered at the hands of Manchester City in the league last week but were doing really well until a duff referee decision allowed City to open the lead. Palace on the other hand also come in on the back of 2-1 reverse to Brighton. Both have match winning players, although I now hear Wilfred Zaha is out of the side due to injury so I think Watford will win as they are fielding a full strength XI, but will also be backing the goals (over 2.5) and cards markets. 

Bets - Cards over 45pts, Red card in match, Watford to win.

Result - Watford Win 2-1 and first time to reach the Semi Finals. Though a lively affair at times, the cards stayed in the refs pocket so we didn't collect on the other bets.

SWANSEA CITY 2 vs 3 MANCHESTER CITY  
[Kick off 17:20  BT Sport]

Manchester City seek to continue in their quest for more trophies and travel to Wales to face Swansea, while on paper this should be a comfortable win the Jacks are not to be underestimated despite their Championship status. Might depend on whether Manchester City put out a full strength side although their second string would still be a side full of internationals. Swansea should have nothing to lose and are very dangerous on the counter attack with pace. I expect goals so will probably be 0-0 now.

Bets - Penalty Awarded 7/2 (won), and over 3.5 Goals (won).

Result - City win 3-2 in dramatic style, picked up the bets too.
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2 vs 1 MANCHESTER UNITED
[kick off 19:55  BBC One]

The big game on Saturday night live on BBC Tv and Wolves against Manchester United should be a cracker with both managers looking to play open attacking football this should be worth waiting for.

While Manchester might be focused on gaining a Champions League place in the Premier League they will look at this as a great chance to progress and gain silverware in the Cup. Wolves are comfortable in the top half of the league so surely would want to also make a big statement and give their fans at least one trip to Wembley with a semi final place up for grabs.

Bets - Both to score, over 1.5 goals in 1st half.
Also back Rashford to score for United and Jota to score for Wolves.

Result - Wolves won 2-1 got both goalscorers too.

Sunday 17th February 2019
MILLWALL  2 vs 2  BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION
Brighton WON 5-4 on Penalties AET
[kick off 14:00 BBC One]

The sole remaining game on Sunday will be live on BBC One and features the 2004 finalists Millwall who have a good record getting at least this far recently and will fancy chances at home against Brighton. That said Brighton have showing some form lately in the Premier League battling to stay up. Chris Hughton is no stranger to FA Cup success either and if able to play a full strength side this should be a good test.  

Bets - 0-0 Half Time (won) and draw in 90 mins (yes).

Result - 2-2 in 90 mins, dramatically we go to extra time. Loads of successful bets here this weekend. Draw for semi up after extra time.

Have a wonderful weekend whatever you are up to, the semi final draw will be after the Millwall vs Brighton game on Sunday afternoon.

FA Cup Semi Final Draw;
WATFORD  vs  WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
MANCHESTER CITY  vs  BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION

Both matches are of course at Wembley and the ties should be played over the weekend of 6th/7th April.