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Barnet v Colchester

At first glance Bet365 look to be taking a real chance by offering 4/5 about Colchester, sixth in the Championship and a fully 55 places above League Two's Barnet in the league ladder.

But The Us are sitting in their lofty position thanks to their outstanding home form, as away from Layer Road they have the record of relegation battlers.

They have won just twice on the road from 14 starts in the league, scoring only 11 goals along the way.

It's a record in stark contrast to their home form where they have netted 34 times on their way to 11 victories from 13 games.

Barnet lie in mid-table in League Two, and they can blame their inconsistency for a home record that boasts just six wins from 13 games.

It's dangerous to rely on league form when punting in the cup but surely Colchester can't repeat their dire away form against lowly Barnet?

It's the FA Cup and of course they can, and though the 4/5 is a tempting carrot, there's 26 other games to have a go at on Saturday and we'll leave this one alone.

Verdict: Barnet 1 Colchester 1

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Birmingham v Newcastle

Newcastle travel to St Andrews with injury problems galore and Scott Parker's booking against Manchester United on New Year's Day means he also misses out through suspension.

Nicky Butt remains doubtful with an ankle injury and it all means the Magpies are lacking bite in midfield.

Youngster Matthew Pattison could fill the void and the trip to Birmingham will be a big test for him and rookie defenders David Edgar and Paul Huntingdon.

Newcastle have done well in recent weeks despite their injuries, a point symbolised by their excellent draw against the league leaders.

The way they have coped means they are worth considering at odds of 8/5 ahead of their clash with Birmingham.

However with Steve Bruce's team flying high at the top of the Championship, that price would need to get even bigger to generate an interest.

Verdict: Birmingham 1 Newcastle 1

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Blackpool v Aldershot

The Seasiders continue to climb League One and look like genuine promotion candidates and they should have no problems against non-league Aldershot.

Simon Grayson's side may have lost at Chesterfield most recently but that ended an excellent unbeaten run of six games in which they registered five victories.

They have also excelled in the FA Cup coming away with wins and clean sheets from tricky away ties against Huddersfield and MK Dons, and they can progress to round four by putting on a show in front of their own fans.

At 2/5 they don't appeal as a singles bet but they will adourn many an acca this Saturday and rightly so.

Verdict: Blackpool 4 Aldershot 0

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Bristol City v Coventry

The fact that League One's Bristol City are favourites for this game against Championship visitors Coventry City proves it would be no shock should they win.

It wouldn't and they should be backed at 6/4 to progress to round four on Saturday.

Bristol City are unbeaten in their last 12 games, and they have won 11 from 14 at Ashton Gate this season.

They are just three points off the top in fourth place in League One, and are strongly in the promotion hunt.

Coventry on the other hand are struggling in the Championship.

They have collected one point from their last five games and that was at home to bottom club Southend.

The Sky Blues lost to lowly Leeds most recently and they travel to Ashton Gate devoid of all confidence.

Bristol City are bubbling though and they rate a solid bet.

Verdict: Bristol City 2 Coventry 0

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Chelsea v Macclesfield

Macclesfield are 50/1 to win this game and even that looks skinny when you consider the story of these two who come from different ends of the football stratosphere.

We all know how Roman's millions have turned Chelsea into one of the major forces of world football, but Macclesfield's plight could hardly be more different.

They are currently second bottom of the football league, but that is somewhat misleading considering their recent resurgence.

Paul Ince has taken the Silkmen on a 10 game unbeaten run and the Cheshire side have now taken 19 points from the last 21 to resurrect their season.

Ince won't feature in Saturday's game - he doesn't think he is good enough to make the starting XI - but whatever side he puts out their 10 game unbeaten run will surely end.

Chelsea tend to be ruthless in this sort of fixture, and you can be sure a strong team will be fielded after three Premiership draws in-a-row.

They are a best-priced 1/14 and they'll be no doubt in plenty of multiple bets on Saturday.

Verdict: Chelsea 3 Macclesfield 0

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Chester v Ipswich

League Two side Chester didn't even 'win' their second-round tie against Bury - they had to rely on the Shakers being expelled from the competition after admitting fielding an ineligible player in the 3-1 replay victory.

But they're here now and face an inconsistent Ipswich side who despite beating Championship leaders Birmingham on Monday, still sit as low as 14th.

As we saw in the first round of the Carling Cup, where no fewer than 11 Championship sides fell victim to lower division sides, this is one of those ideal matches to pick an upset.

The Tractor Boys were knocked out of the Carling Cup away at Peterborough earlier this season and at 10/3 with most bookmakers, we think they'll suffer the same humiliating fate against Chester, who head into the match on the back of a 2-1 away win at Notts County.

Verdict: Chester 2 Ipswich 1

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Derby v Wrexham

Wrexham, who are just one of the many teams embroiled in a League Two relegation battle, haven't won away in their division since August 20th and on Saturday face the trip to Derby.

The Rams are chasing their Premiership dream as they currently reside in the automatic promotion spots following an impressive 2-1 away win against Preston on New Year's Day and it seems highly unlikely there'll be a shock here.

Although you may recall the Dragons smashing Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 away in the Carling Cup this season, they did in fact get mauled by the same score in the next round against Birmingham.

You'd have to say the absolute best they can hope for here is a draw but we think Derby will have too much in their locker.

Verdict: Derby 1 Wrexham 0

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Doncaster v Bolton

One of our outright tips Bolton travel to Doncaster's brand new Keepmoat Stadium looking to avoid an early upset and we're confident the modern surroundings will play to the Trotters' advantage.

Doncaster's old ground Belle Vue was never a place Premiership sides liked to go and the likes of Manchester City and Aston Villa have suffered cup exits there.

However moving to pleasant surroundings takes the edge off what could have been an intimidating atmosphere and Bolton, who have won five of their last six Premiership outings, are a team full of confidence.

Bolton don't have the biggest of squads so there will plenty of regular faces on show to ensure they stay in a competition Sam Allardyce would dearly love to win.

But don't underestimate how tough the League One side will make this clash because they're sure to be up for this one more than ever in front of their bigger crowd.

With that in mind we think the 7/2 available on the draw-Bolton double result with UK Betting and Totalbet makes perfect sense.

Verdict: Doncaster 1 Bolton 3

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Hull v Middlesbrough

Hull's recent improvement in form means this clash can be considered as shock material.

Phil Brown, who has been handed the manager's job until the end of the season, has seen his side win their last two league games to haul themselves out of the Championship drop zone and on Saturday they host Middlesbrough who haven't won away from home all season and even got knocked out of the Carling Cup by Notts County.

Gareth Southgate's side are having a nightmare season and although the FA Cup could prove a welcome distraction we're not sure they'll last for very long.

However rather than backing the Tigers at 10/3 to win the game, we think the smart money should be placed on Craig Fagan to score anytime at 7/2 with Bet365.

The highly-rated striker has scored in five of the last six matches at the KC Stadium and also takes penalties.

Verdict: Hull 2 Middlesbrough 0

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Leicester v Fulham

Fulham are no strangers to being victims of a cup shock and on Saturday they face apotential slip-up away at Leicester.

This time last year they were humbled 2-1 by Leyton Orient at Craven Cottage while earlier this season they suffered a Carling Cup KO at the hands of Wycombe on their own patch.

Of course this does not bode well for a team who have only won once on their travels this season but at least the Foxes are in poor form themselves having lost their last two.

For us, this game has a draw written all over it and at 9/4 with UK Betting and Totalbet , that's where our money is going.

Verdict: Leicester 1 Fulham 1

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Liverpool v Arsenal

Arguably the tie of the round pits together two teams whose Premiership title hopes have died and need the FA Cup to keep their domestic campaign alive.

Of course Liverpool and Arsenal will also meet in their rescheduled Carling Cup quarter-final on Tuesday night so for one of these sides it could soon be Europe or bust.

Liverpool are simply superb at home and on New Year's Day they thrashed Bolton 3-0 to win their 14th game out of 16 at Anfield in all competitions this season.

That is an awesome record while the Gunners have lost six games in total away from home and have suffered defeat in their last two visits to Liverpool.

However Arsenal can be expected to give it their all and with Thierry Henry back in action this one could be a close call.

It's an interesting fact that in all of Liverpool's last five victories on home soil they haven't been able to break the deadlock until after the break.

Therefore we think the 4/1 about the draw-Liverpool double result is the one to go for here.

Verdict: Liverpool 2 Arsenal 1

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Nottingham Forest v Charlton

If ever an FA Cup third-round tie could scream out "shock" it would be this one.

Troubled Charlton look destined for the drop and were dismantled by Arsenal on Tuesday in a 4-0 loss which left them six points from safety.

Alan Pardew needs a miracle especially if you consider that the Addicks have picked up just one point from their away games this year.

They were also humiliated by Wycombe in the Carling Cup quarter-final at The Valley and defeat at the City Ground will cap it all off.

The only problem is Nottingham Forest are as short as 11/5 which doesn't seem great value considering they've lost four of their last seven League Two games in a run which has seem them slip from first to third.

And for all Charlton's woes they do still have some quality in their ranks who should be able to earn at least a replay, and that's what we think will happen at 9/4 with Bet365.

Verdict: Nottingham Forest 1 Charlton 1

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Peterborough v Plymouth

Peterborough are falling away from League Two promotion contention after a miserable run of five straight defeats and it would be unwise to back them against Plymouth.

Ian Holloway's side are having an average season in the Championship and will be looking at the FA Cup as an opportunity to draw a big name somewhere down the line.

There is no need for them to 'concentrate on the league' while Posh's main priority is promotion.

Considering Plymouth haven't won away since October we can't back them with any confidence either so the draw at 23/10 with most bookies is probably the route to take.

Verdict: Peterborough 1 Plymouth 1

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Portsmouth v Wigan

As we've said in the outright preview, it's an insult that such a talented team like Portsmouth are as long as 40/1 to win the FA Cup and they should have no problems getting past Wigan.

Pompey are very strong at Fratton Park and have only been beaten once there this season while the Latics haven't won any of the last seven.

Wigan are most certainly in a relegation fight and will probably take their eye off the ball for this one.

Harry Redknapp's sideare in a position to go for glory in this competition and we think there'll be a repeat of the 1-0 success they had over Saturday's opponent's earlier in the season. It's available at 6s with a number of bookies.

Verdict: Portsmouth 1 Wigan 0

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Preston v Sunderland

This is a difficult tie to call given that neither side will be particularly looking forward to it.

Preston recently beat the Black Cats 1-0 at the Stadium of Light and that will no doubt give the Lancashire club the edge.

But Championship sides who have promotion as their priority either want a plum clash against the best or an easy home match against a minnow.

Therefore with no real pressure hanging over Deepdale on Saturday we feel automatic-promotion chasing Preston and play-off contenders Sunderland will play out a relatively relaxed and free flowing affair.

On that basis we'll recommend you back there being three goals or more at 11/10 with Stan James.

Verdict: Preston 2 Sunderland 1

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QPR v Luton

Both Luton and QPR are in relegation danger near the foot of the Championship table and this match is simply an unwelcome distraction.

Saturday's hosts have a fairly decent home record and have won their previous two games at Loftus Road 1-0 while Luton are limp on their travels and haven't won since late September.

These statistics point to a home win and we're going to follow the recent trend by tipping the 1-0 QPR victory at 15/2 with Sporting Odds.

Verdict: QPR 1 Luton 0

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Reading v Burnley

Burnley have slipped out of the Championship promotion race for now having failed to win since November and we can't see them causing a shock against Reading.

The Royals have been terrific at the Madejski during their first season in the Premiership and they demolished West Ham 6-0 on New Year's Day.

If you want to bet on this game it's worth bearing in mind that in five of Reading's six home wins in the Premiership they've been leading at half-time.

Therefore we'll back Reading to win at half-time and full-time which is 6/5 with Bet365.

Verdict: Reading 3 Burnley 0

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Sheffield United v Swansea

At first you'll think I'm crazy to oppose Premiership Sheffield United at home to League One side Swansea.

But there is every reason to believe the Swans can at least earn a draw at Bramall Lane on Saturday before knocking the Blades out of the competition in the replay.

Despite beating Arsenal on Saturday, Neil Warnock's side are still in relegation danger and for them the FA Cup can only be considered as an opportunity for fringe players to get their chance.

Remember, in the Carling Cup earlier this season Birmingham beat United 4-2 in Sheffield and on that night Warnock's men just weren't at the races.

Swansea meanwhile are riding high two divisions below and have a noteable away record which includes five victories.

The draw is available at 3s and that's where we're going with this one.

Verdict: Sheffield United 0 Swansea 0

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Southend v Barnsley

A home win beckons for the Shrimpers as they host Barnsley in their third-round clash at Roots Hall.

Southend may well be bottom of the Championship but it's their away record letting them down this season.

They will be boosted by an impressive and unexpected 3-1 victory over West Brom on Monday while the Tykes have been comfortably beaten in their last two as they too face a return to League One.

Overall we think the 6/5 available on a Southend victory is the way to go for this one.

Verdict: Southend 1 Barnsley 0

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Tamworth v Norwich

Tamworth have scored just one goal in five games since booking their place in the third round so perhaps they've been distracted since finding out their clash with Norwich would be shown live on TV.

The other explanation is that they're just not very good - a legitimate claim given that they're second bottom of the Conference having won just five of their 24 games.

Of course they're almost bound to raise their game for the visit of the Canaries but even so it's extremely difficult to fancy them - even at 6/1.

Norwich are 8/15 to win the tie but the best bet is the 11/8 for Robert Earnshaw to net at anytime.

The Welsh striker has banged in eight goals in his last 11 games against much superior opposition.

Verdict: Tamworth 1 Norwich 3

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Torquay v Southampton

Saints reached the FA Cup final in 2003 and could be a team to watch again this time.

That's because George Burley's men are hard to beat. They've lost just six of their 27 Championship fixtures this season and, more recently, have suffered just one loss in their last 13.

Obviously promotion remains the priority but this tie gives them an easy route into round four.

Torquay now sit at the very bottom of the league ladder after Macclesfield's recent surge and their home form is particularly awful - seven home defeats out of 13 with just six goals scored.

Saints are just 1/2 to progress but again the anytime scorer market appeals.

Grzegorz Rasiak has scored 16 times this season but 12 of them have come on the road. He's netted in his last five away games and is worth backing at Evens to extend that to six.

Torquay 0 Southampton 2

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Watford v Stockport

Backing a team which has lost the winning habit at 1/3 never seems good business so Watford may be one of the big odds-on shots that fail to make it into accumulators.

Of course, they should be beating a mid-table League Two side such as Stockport - especially as the Cheshire side have lost eight of their 13 away games (one more than bottom side Torquay).

However, Stockport have at least had their shooting boots on in recent times, netting seven times in their last three games.

With goalscoring remaining an ongoing problem for the Hornets, if Stockport can nick one then that may be enough to force a replay at Edgeley Park.

Verdict: Watford 1 Stockport 1

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West Brom v Leeds Utd

The huge difference between home and away form has been highlighted by Liverpool and Spurs in the Premiership this season.

And West Brom have done their best to spread that baffling discrepancy to the Championship.

The Baggies have been awesome at The Hawthorns, winning 10 out of 13 and plundering 32 goals while away they've won just two out of 14.

Leeds have been pretty abysmal wherever they've played although 10 away defeats from 13 shows that they're particulary vulnerable on the road.

The trends would appear to give West Brom a massive edge here and perhaps a bigger one than the 4/6 suggests.

They've already beaten Leeds 4-2 at The Hawthorns and that was after having a man sent off with the score still 0-0!

It all suggests there's plenty of scope backing West Brom at 7/4 giving Leeds a goal start.

West Brom 3 Leeds Utd 0

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West Ham v Brighton

Both teams know a thing or two about FA Cup glory being snatched away from them at the death.

'And Smith Must Score' is a familiar refrain amongst Brighton fans who must still wonder how Gordon Smith failed to beat Gary Bailey from close range in 1983 while only a Steven Gerrard wonder strike stopped the Hammers lifting the trophy last year.

But Alan Curbishley is keen not to dwell on the past and who can blame him having seen his side smashed 6-0 by Reading last weekend.

Even though the FA Cup isn't a priority, he will want a response from his team although his poor Cup record with Charlton doesn't bode well.

Brighton have actually won more games on the road than at home this season although they haven't managed an away win in the last five.

There is scope for a shock but West Ham should just about be able to claim a nervy victory.

Verdict: West Ham 1 Brighton 0

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Wolves v Oldham

Wolves' hopes of a Cup run have been ended by Manchester United and Arsenal in the last two seasons so they'll be glad to get a home draw against lower league opposition.

But, make no mistake, Oldham are not a team to take lightly.

John Sheridan's men have scored three goals in each of their last four games and last time out hammered Nottingham Forest 5-0 at Boundary Park.

Chris Porter has been particularly lethal, scoring five times in those four wins, and now has 18 for the season.

He's 5/2 to net for the ninth time in 10 games and that could be the best bet here.

Verdict: Wolves 2 Oldham 2

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A GUARANTEED PROFIT ON LIVERPOOL v ARSENAL

The tie of the FA Cup third round kicks off on Saturday evening when Liverpool take on Arsenal at 5:15pm and we can guarantee you a profit on the match, whatever the result.

We must point out that if you want to take this bet, you should do it now - don't delay! - because we expect the odds to change before kick-off which means the figures here will be invalidated.

You won't be able to do this if you already have accounts with one or more of the bookies we are using for this bet but if that is the case, mail us and let us know which accounts you have and we'll send you an alternative bet.

We're going to lay out a total of £135.00 on the match and we will collect £173.06 plus a free £50 bet if it's a draw. If either team win we will get all of our money back plus a free £50 bet.

Here's how it's done. Just follow these simple instructions.

1. Open accounts with Premier Bet and Extrabet and Totesport. This shouldn't take you any longer than ten minutes.

2. Make the following deposits into your new accounts. Deposit £39.00 into your new Premier Bet account. Deposit £25.00 into your new Extrabet account. Deposit £71.00 into your new Totesport account.

3. Now make the following bets.

Place £39.00 on Arsenal at 3.75 (11/4) with Premier Bet

Place £25.00 on the draw at 11/5 with Extrabet.

Place £71.00 on Liverpool to win at 10/11 with Totesport .

You have temporarily laid out a total of £135.00. I stress, temporarily... Now sit back, crack a beer open and enjoy the match.

4. Here's what happens at the end of the game.

If Arsenal win, you will collect £173.06 from Premier Bet. This money can be withdrawn immediately.

Premier Bet pay a bonus if your first bet is a winner, tiered according to the odds - 25% in this case. So if Arsenal win, you will collect the following:

£107.25 winnings, plus a 25% bonus of £26.81 plus your £39.00 stake back which equals £173.06.

If it's a draw, you will collect £135.00 from Extrabet. This money can be withdrawn immediately.

Extrabet also pay a bonus on your first bet if it's a winner. What they do is match your first bet up to £25.00 so if it's a draw, you will collect the following:

£55.00 winnings, plus £55.00 winnings from your free matched bet plus your £25.00 stake back which equals £135.00.

If Liverpool win you will collect £135.55 from Totesport .

Totesport will then credit your new account with a free £50.00 bet, whatever the result of the match.

5. This means that the worst case scenario on the Liverpool v Arsenal match is Arsenal don't win and you break even and get a free £50.00 bet. But if it Arsenal do win you make £38.06 profit plus a free £50.00 bet.

6. It is absolutely vital that you click on the links on this page to open the accounts with the three bookies or you may not qualify for the bonuses.

Also, before you place your bets, you should check that the odds haven't changed. If they have, the figures here will no longer be valid.

Also, please note that the bonuses and free bets are not always paid immediately and you may have to wait until Monday before they hit your accounts.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all about this bet and we will come straight back to you.

Please note that the free bets and bonuses are valid for new customers only so if you already have an account with one or more of the bookies we are using, you won't be able to do this. If that is the case,contact us and we'll mail you an alternative bet using different bookies.

This method of betting was used very successfully during the World Cup and you can read all about how it was done right here.

It's understandable that some people will not believe that it is possible to do this. "What's the catch?" I hear you asking. My answer to that question is that we have been publishing arbitrage bets for three seasons now and literally hundreds of people have profited from following the advice on these pages.

Just enjoy the profit and stay posted for many more of these throughout the season.

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