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FA Cup tips and predictions

17:45 - Wrexham v Chelsea: Back 17/10 Blues

Paul Higham: 

A dream draw for Wrexham and their Hollywood owners but even for them a 6/1 upset home victory seems a bit far fetched. Liam Rosenior does have the Champions League to think about though so may make changes that could unbalance the big 4/11 favourites - plus the hosts have already beaten Nottingham Forest here in the FA Cup this season.

The Blues have won their last 24 FA Cup ties against teams in a lower division and the way they've been playing recently you wouldn't expect that run to end here, but the Welsh side obviously carry a threat on a big night at home - where they've scored in all bar one game this season - so I'd expect them to give a good account of themselves.

I like the look of Wrexham top scorer Kieffer Moore at 13/8 for 1+ headed shot on target, as they'll surely try and feed the big veteran as often as they can and use his dominance in the air, while Josh Windass is a 16/5 anytime goalscorer with five FA Cup goals in his last five starts in the competition. Best bet though remains a professional Chelsea win but with a home goal to celebrate.

20:00 - Newcastle v Man City: Go with Gordon in 11/2 upset

Dave Tindall: Both teams have mega-ties against Spanish giants in the Champions League next week. Newcastle host Barcelona for what will be their fifth straight home game while City travel to Real Madrid. Pep's brain will be working overtime for the Madrid away tie and perhaps City could just drop their guard more than a Newcastle side sure to be pumped up for the task in hand by the vociferous crowd.  In other words, I think Newcastle are worth a bet at 23/10.

Anthony Gordon now has 15 goals this season which may surprise some. Taking penalties - and taking them well - has bumped up his tally but he's also been scoring from open play. With his pace, he's a dangerous customer for this City side who can let players run at them and Gordon loves a gallop from deep.

EFL tips and predictions

15:00 Championship - Bristol City v Coventry City: Back Sky Blues

Jack Critchley: Bristol City were dumped out of the FA Cup by Port Vale, currently sitting bottom of League One. It provoked frustration amongst the Robins' fanbase, who are frustrated by the lack of ambition around the club. Gerhard Struber's side aren't easy to predict, yet they will surely arrive here at a low ebb, and the players could be fairly deflated.

Although they managed to pick up a 2-1 victory at Blackburn, they gave up countless opportunities and Coventry are less likely to pass up those chances on Saturday afternoon.

The hosts do possess a sprinkling of quality in their squad with Scott Twine capable of the sublime, and Emil Riis able to stretch defences, but this is not an easy task for Struber's men.

Coventry maintained their five point advantage at the top of the table, and are hoping to extend their winning run to five. Frank Lampard has found the perfect blend in recent weeks, and although they left it late against Stoke, they thoroughly deserved their three points, having fired in 20 shots, and chalked up an xG of 2.13.

They've been using the width of the pitch successfully, with Ephron Mason-Clark causing carnage on the left, and Milan Van Ewijk getting forward with regularity on the opposite flank.

Earlier in the campaign, Cov struggled on the road, but they have won their last two and they should have enough firepower to beat the downtrodden hosts.

15:00 L1 - Barnsley v Exeter: Back hosts in 6/1 ACCA

Alan Dudman: There has been plenty of entertainment at Oakwell this season. Barnsley have won eight, lost five, conceded 25 and scored 32.

However, the recent goalfest for the Tykes ended on Tuesday with a miserable 0-1 home loss to Wycombe and a damning assessment from Connor Hourihane, who said it was one of the worst displays of the season and couldn't string two passes together. Michael Duff, now Wycombe manager, said the same thing about his team a month or so ago, and that's just symptomatic of this league with teams so wildly inconsistent.

It's why I am not putting too much faith in a dreadful display as Barnsley just seem incapable of kicking on after a good result or performance.

We have got 5/6 here against Exeter who haven't won a game since the 24th January. Hourihane needs to get some results and this is a great opportunity.