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      Score Predictor tips for Matchweek 24 – somebody must win £500 Amazon voucher this FA Cup weekend!

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      Matchweek 24 is an FA Cup special – here are our predictions…
      Chelsea v Aston Villa
      One of two appealing all-Premier League Friday night match-ups and one that is dividing Score Predictor users at present.
      A 2-1 home win is the most-popular prediction, followed by a 2-1 away win, followed by a 2-2 draw.
      Unai Emery’s men have unquestionably been the better side this season – they’re currently level on points with Arsenal and Manchester City in the league – but the Blues have been in good form of late.
      In fact, Mauricio Pochettino’s side have won five of their last six games in all competitions.
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      Villa won the last two meetings between these teams but they have massively under-performed in the FA Cup in recent years.
      The combination of home advantage and form edges it for Chelsea in our opinion.
      Our Prediction: 2-1 to Chelsea
      Not fond of Spurs away…Credit: Getty
      Tottenham v Manchester City
      A mouthwatering clash that should offer entertainment and goals in abundance.
      This is Pep Guardiola’s ultimate bogey fixture as he’s seen his side lose all five games at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
      Spurs’ brand of enterprising, attacking football has the potential to carve through the treble-winners’ defence – City have found clean sheets curiously hard to come by this season.
      The visitors will pack a punch and any team that contains Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and possibly Erling Haaland is obviously capable of running riot if everything clicks.
      Ange Postecoglou is able to focus purely on the league and FA Cup while Guardiola will also have one eye on the Champions League knockouts at the start of what is a very busy period for the defending champions.
      It’s hard to look past the recent history of this fixture.
      Our Prediction: 3-2 to Tottenham

      Ipswich are flying high in the ChampionshipCredit: Alamy
      Ipswich v Maidstone
      The visitors are the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, currently fourth in the National League South, the sixth-tier of the pyramid.
      As for the Tractor Boys, they’re hyper focused on their quest for back-to-back promotions and currently reside second in the Championship having lost just three league games in 2023/24.
      Kieran McKenna will probably name a second-string starting XI in hope of easing the workload of his key players but even so, the gulf between these two teams should result in one-way traffic.
      Everyone loves an upset but we just can’t see it here.
      Our Prediction: 3-0 to Ipswich
      Close to a comebackCredit: Getty
      Liverpool v Norwich
      The Canaries are one of the better second-tier sides but a trip to Anfield is a daunting prospect.
      Worryingly for Norwich, their defence has not held up well on the road – only bottom-of-the-table Rotherham have conceded more league goals away from home in the Championship this term.
      Couple this with the Reds’ undefeated home record this season and their average of nearly three goals per game and it could get messy for the visitors on Sunday.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold is said to be in contention to return from injury too.
      Our Prediction: 4-0 to Liverpool
      Surely Man United won’t fall victim to a bottom-half League Two club?Credit: Getty
      Newport v Manchester United
      The Welsh club are set to bank a welcome payday from this fixture and a run of seven games unbeaten will have stirred some hopes of a fairytale result.
      Out of the all Premier League giants, many neutrals would say this current iteration of the Red Devils are most likely to come unstuck in an old-fashioned cup upset but cold logic still favours the top-flight outfit.
      For all their imperfections, Man United actually boast a relatively solid defensive record in domestic football this season.
      The hosts will be seeking magic but the fact remains they’re currently 14th in League Two against a side able to call upon the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
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      Our Prediction: 2-0 to Manchester United
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      Ben Chilwell reveals candid shower conversation with Thiago Silva as Chelsea star vows to end Blues’ Wembley hoodoo

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      BEN CHILWELL says Chelsea have “unfinished business” at Wembley after losing FIVE domestic cup finals in a row.Chilwell skippered Mauricio Pochettino’s side to a Carabao Cup semi-final thrashing of Middlesbrough on Tuesday to book a place in the February 25 showpiece.
      Ben Chilwell opened up about Chelsea’s poor record at Wembley after losing five domestic cup finals in a rowCredit: Alamy
      Chillwell told Thiago Silva the Blues have ‘unfinished business’ at WembleyCredit: Rex

      But the England left-back is adamant his club “demands trophies” and they must end their Wembley hoodoo after three straight FA Cup final losses between 2020 and 2022 and two League Cup defeats in 2019 and 2022.
      Chilwell said: “It’s three finals we’ve lost since I’ve been at the club, so 100 per cent there is unfinished business.
      “I was talking to Thiago Silva in the shower (after the semi-final) and saying how we’ve got unfinished business at Wembley.
      “We’ve both been there three times and lost three times, so, for sure, we want to go and win.”
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      Chilwell only played in one of those finals, against his former club Leicester in the 2021 FA Cup final.
      Despite winning the Champions League that same year, Chelsea’s record at Wembley is dismal.
      They suffered penalty shoot-out defeats against Liverpool in both major finals in 2022.
      Chilwell, who made his first start for three months in the 6-1 second-leg trouncing of Boro, added: “We need to make sure that we really enjoy the experience and soak it in.
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      “There’s only a few of us who have won a trophy at Chelsea and it’s a club that demands trophies, so we need to make sure we win.”
      Boss Pochettino might have a £1billion squad at his disposal but the Chelsea manager’s route to Wembley has been rocky.
      A demanding set of fans, an inexperienced bunch of players and long-term injuries to senior pros have hampered his efforts.
      Poch has a proud history of developing young English talent but they say ‘you don’t win anything with kids’ as the Argentine aims to lift his first trophy in English football with a youthful squad.
      At 27, and with a Chelsea career ravaged by injuries, Chilwell finds himself as one of Pochettino’s few senior players.
      Appointed vice-captain behind fellow full-back Reece James — another frequent injury absentee — Chilwell has revealed some of the new boys have struggled to cope with the demands of playing at a club which hoovered up trophies in the Roman Abramovich era.
      But Pochettino ensured Chilwell was kept busy in a leadership role during his lay-off with a hamstring injury.
      Chilwell said: “I had a conversation with the manager a few days after I got injured and said ‘now I can’t help on the pitch, how do you want me to help away from it?’
      “It was that leadership role, making sure that I’m helping the young boys. Because, for a few of them it’s a big step to come to Chelsea and play in front of demanding fans that want us to win because they are so used to that.”
      While their away form has been poor, with five defeats in six on the road, Stamford Bridge is becoming a fortress again — with Aston Villa the visitors in the FA Cup fourth round tomorrow.
      Chilwell said: “We’re fighting for two domestic cups. We’re not happy getting to one final, we want to get to the FA Cup final as well.
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      “It’s eight wins out of nine at the Bridge, so it’s really becoming a good place for us to play and we’re really enjoying playing here.
      “The connection between the fans and the players is starting to come back. I’m buzzing to be back. I love playing here, the fans are always so good to me.” More

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      My football started in the Bronx & I had American accent until I was 12, now I want to knock Man United out of FA Cup

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      SHANE McLOUGHLIN hopes to make it a Fairytale from New York at Rodney Parade.League Two minnows Newport are going toe-to-toe with Premier League giants Manchester United on Sunday in what is arguably the biggest match in the Welsh club’s history.
      Shane McLoughlin is living the Newport dream with Manchester United in town
      Shane McLoughlin started his football journey as a kid in the Bronx

      And for the Newport midfielder it represents a real fairytale having started his football journey in the Bronx to now taking on some of the game’s biggest names.
      New York-born McLoughlin, 26, is the son of Irish parents who emigrated to America.
      He told SunSport: “They met in the States after both going there to work. My dad Eamon worked in construction while mum Mary was a nurse. They lived 20-plus years there and had a family.
      “Although my parents decided to move back to County Kerry in Ireland when I was five, I started playing football in the Bronx and have happy flashbacks.
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      “My brother, also Eamon, was two years older and I remember being around the sides of the pitch while he was playing matches.
      “I then played for a football team there myself – so my journey in the game started in New York.
      “Although my memories are sketchy, I’ve seen photos of me in my kit and playing in organised mini leagues.
      “I had an American accent until I was 12. The only thing I’ve retained from then is my love for watching American sport.”
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      McLoughlin, who also has an older sister Danielle, went on to play youth football in Ireland for local clubs Castleisland, Killorglin and St Brendan’s Park, where he was spotted by Ipswich scouts aged 16 and ended up moving to Suffolk.
      And he made his first-team debut for the Tractor Boys aged 20 away at Premier League club Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.
      But it was while the midfielder was at Morecambe two years ago – following a stint at Wimbledon – he had his biggest football moment, almost knocking Tottenham out of the FA Cup on their home turf.
      He said: “No-one gave us a chance yet we gave them a huge scare and were winning 1-0 with 16 minutes left.
      “But they brought on the big guns Harry Kane and Lucas Moura, who both scored, and we lost 3-1.
      Shane McLoughlin came close to knocking Spurs out of the FA Cup with Morecambe before Harry Kane helped dig them out of a hole
      “The big thing I noticed about Premier League footballers from that game is that they’re machines. You don’t realise when you’re watching it on TV.
      “But when you’re out on the same pitch, you see they’re big lads, fit and strong. They’re also relentless. They do everything so well. Each and every one of them can beat you on their own at any moment. That’s the difference. It’s the consistency they get.”
      Although McLoughlin is a Liverpool fan who grew up idolising Steven Gerrard, he has admired and even idolised some of the Manchester United stars of yesteryear.
      And he is thrilled to be taking on his favourite club’s biggest rivals.
      He said: “I always liked Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand – but Paul Scholes was my favourite United player.
      “As a midfielder myself, I loved watching him. It was the way he passed the ball, how he struck it and the amount of goals he scored. You cannot help but admire someone like that.”
      When you’re in League Two, opportunities to play against top stars like this come far and few between so I want Erik ten Hag to go full-strength.”SHANE McLOUGHLIN
      McLoughlin is hoping Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund all feature this weekend.
      And, although Newport needed a replay to get past National League club Eastleigh to set up this fourth-round tie, he believes United can be beaten at Rodney Parade.
      He added: “I hope Erik ten Hag goes full-strength, even though that means the game will be even harder.
      “When you’re at a League Two club, opportunities in your career to play against top stars like this come far and few between.
      “I want to see Rashford, Fernandes and Hojlund play because you want to see how you compare to this calibre of players.”
      Newport played League Two Welsh rivals Wrexham on Saturday – which in any other regular season would be their biggest game.
      But it was only a dress rehearsal for the main event. Rodney Parade had a capacity of 9,537 crammed in – and it will be the same this weekend after tickets sold out within half an hour of going on sale.
      Marcus Rashford is one of the Manchester United stars Shane McLoughlin would love to face in the FA Cup on Sunday
      Although Shane McLoughlin is a Liverpool fan and idolised Steven Gerrard, he was a huge admirer of Manchester United legend Paul Scholes
      Shane McLoughlin has noticed a huge buzz around the City this week
      And although in recent times, Newport have hosted Leicester, Tottenham and Manchester City, nothing has quite captured the imagination in these parts of South Wales than Sunday’s fourth-round game.
      McLoughlin said: “I’ve sensed the excitement. You just feel the bounce and energy around the city.
      “When we played Wrexham, just coming out for the warm up, there was a different type of feel – and we think it’s going to be more ramped for this one.
      “With United coming here, so many of our lads are wearing huge smiles. It’s not something that happens every week. It’s going to be a massive day in all our careers.”
      United will be outside their comfort zone playing in a stadium ONE EIGHTH the size of Old Trafford – with their team and backroom staff having to squeeze into a small dressing room.
      But McLoughlin insists there can be no excuses or complaints from Ten Hag’s millionaires – saying: “Our pitch isn’t a bog, it’s one of the best in the lower leagues. This club won League Two pitch of the year two years running. 
      “Yes, the changing rooms might be smaller than they’re used to and the stadium will be tight but many United players will enjoy it as they’ve come through youth football and smaller clubs. I don’t think anything will shock them.”
      Newport came within a couple of minutes of beating Tottenham in 2018 with Kane scoring a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade to force a replay which they won.
      Shane McLoughlin in action at Eastleigh in the third-round replay
      Newport erected a temporary stand for the sell-out Wrexham game which will be used for the Manchester United clash too
      And the Exiles then beat ex-Premier League champions Leicester and Championship side Middlesbrough before giving a good account of themselves in a 4-1 loss to Manchester City in South Wales in 2019.
      So can they beat United and cause what will be one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s 153-year history?
      Yes, says McLoughlin.
      He added: “You must believe you have a chance. There have been big upsets before and there’s no reason why we can’t now. We’ll need luck and maybe some big decisions to go our way – but that’s the magic of the cup. You never know.”
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      While McLoughlin’s partner Abigail, along with family and close friends, will be crammed into Rodney Parade willing on the underdogs, there will be a contingent of relatives in Ireland watching on TV.
      And there will be aunties, uncles and cousins living across the pond also glued to the box – hoping to witness a Fairytale from New York. More

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      Inside modest ground where Newport County will host Man Utd, with tiny dressing room and retro dugout

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S stars will be crammed into a tiny away dressing room at Newport on Sunday.The Red Devils travel to Rodney Parade for their FA Cup fourth round clash with the League Two side.
      Manchester United will be greeted by a tiny dressing room at Newport on SundayCredit: Huw Evans
      Rodney Parade features a retro dugout that holds just 13 peopleCredit: Huw Evans
      Erik ten Hag and his players are set to be greeted by beige tiles and peeling plaster once they enter the changing area.
      Meanwhile, the hosts will prepare for the match in their plush home dressing room.
      United will have to make do with facilities more suited to Sunday League than the Premier League.
      The away dressing room features faded paint on the walls, a fold-up table, physio’s chair, a few bins and two urinals.
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      Before even reaching the dressing room, the United stars will be ushered through a small grey gate next to the main road at the 7,850-capacity ground.
      The 1,400 travelling supporters are set to be housed in a temporary stand and given access to the Rodney’s Bar.
      A new space is also being created for the post-match press conferences, with Ten Hag expected to speak to the media from a converted office as opposed to the tiny box room the club usually uses.
      His players may also be hemmed in on the bench, as the away dugout only holds 13 people.
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      Hosts Newport will use their relatively plush home dressing room during the matchCredit: Huw Evans
      Erik ten Hag and his players will be a world away from their Old Trafford homeCredit: Getty
      Emergency chairs will need to be found for substitutes and coaching staff as they watch on in front of the home fans.
      United fans and players can find some home comforts at Rodney Parade, though, with water often leaking through the roof of the old stand.
      Supporters filmed water leaking through the Old Trafford roof earlier this season in footage which later went viral on social media.
      The Red Devils will hope to overcome the challenges presented by Newport’s home ground and avoid a giant-killing.
      FA Cup fourth round fixtures
      Bournemouth vs Swansea
      Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry
      Chelsea vs Aston Villa
      Tottenham vs Manchester City
      Ipswich vs Maidstone
      Leicester vs Birmingham
      Leeds vs Plymouth
      Everton vs Luton
      Sheffield United vs Brighton
      Fulham vs Newcastle
      West Brom vs Wolves
      Watford vs Southampton
      Liverpool vs Norwich
      Newport vs Manchester United
      Blackburn vs Wrexham

      Leicester were beaten at Rodney Parade in 2019, after Tottenham were taken to a replay a year earlier.
      Graham Coughlan’s side, whose star striker worked as a farmer until he was 25, are currently 14th in League Two.
      The Exiles have beaten Oldham, Barnet and Eastleigh already in this season’s competition to set up their clash with the 12-time winners.
      United players will enter Rodney Parade through a small grey gateCredit: Huw Evans
      1,400 visiting supporters will be housed in a temporary stand at the groundCredit: Huw Evans More

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      Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Blues host Emery’s high flyers in tasty FA Cup fourth round clash – team news, kick-off time

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      CHELSEA are set for another intense cup clash shortly after punching their ticket to the Carabao Cup Final.Now the Blues are gearing up for Friday’s fourth-round FA Cup tie against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea made it to the Carabao Cup Final after dominating MiddlesbroughCredit: Rex
      Aston Villa have been enjoying a successful run in the Premier League and Europa Conference LeagueCredit: Alamy
      The West Londoners enjoyed a much-needed boost on Tuesday after an emphatic 6-1 victory over Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-finals at home.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s strugglers are undergoing a turbulent campaign that has seen them tumble to ninth place but will still have the chance of winning a trophy at Wembley on February 25.
      Villa, on the other hand, are fourth in the Premier League table and will like their chances against Chelsea amid a successful run in the English top flight and the Europa Conference League.
      The Villans haven’t won a piece of silverware since the League Cup in 1996 but hope their barren run will come to an end amid a stunning campaign under manager Unai Emery.

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      Chelsea will be back in action less than 72 hours after their victory over Middlesbrough but manager Mauricio Pochettino isn’t dealing with any fresh injury concerns amid his injury crisis.
      However, Christopher Nkunku (hip), Lesley Ugochukwu (hamstring), Marc Cucurella (ankle), Robert Sanchez (knee), Wesley Fofana (ACL), Romeo Lavia (thigh) and Reece James (thigh) are still sidelined.
      Nicolas Jackson is also still on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Senegal.
      But Malo Gusto may be back in action after missing the Carabao Cup semi-final due to a knock.
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      Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, on the other hand, will be without Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings who are still dealing with a knee injury.
      Lucas Digne is also still nursing a thigh issue that should keep him out of contention, while Bertrand Traore has linked up with Burkina Faso at Afcon.
      However, Pau Torres, Jacob Ramsey and Robin Olsen could return to Emery’s squad.
      Mauricio Pochettino and Unai Emery don’t have any fresh injury concernsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      What is their form like?
      Chelsea made it to the fourth round after dumping out Preston with a comfortable 4-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
      And of course the Blues made it to the Carabao Cup Final after another triumph over Middlesbrough.
      The West Londoners have been on a roll despite this season’s woes as they won three out of four of their last games across all competitions, losing once to Boro at the Riverside Stadium.
      Aston Villa, on the other hand, made it to the Round of 32 in the competition with a 1-0 victory at Middlesbrough.
      After winning a record 15 consecutive matches at home against Arsenal, Villa’s run came to an end against Sheffield United last month with a 1-1 draw.
      However, Unai Emery’s men have still won three out of seven matches that followed after the victory over the Gunners, but lost once to Manchester United.
      Chelsea star Cole Palmer has amassed seven goals and three assists in his last 10 matches
      Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has registered 14 goals and 10 assists in 29 appearances
      Ones to watch
      Chelsea star Cole Palmer is making the most of his increased opportunities at Stamford Bridge after leaving Manchester City in the summer.
      Palmer has amassed a staggering seven goals and three assists in his last 10 matches across all competitions.
      However, the Blues will have to keep an eye on Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins who’s been in red-hot form this season.
      Watkins has registered a whopping total of 14 goals and 10 assists in 29 appearances.
      What has been said?
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insists “people need to believe” in his players after they reached the Carabao Cup Final.
      Pochettino told Sky Sports: “Sometimes we can think about the history of Chelsea and the missing players. We are young and we need to grow. These types of games are a good experience for young players and it is about now growing and it will help us to compete.
      “We are building a very good team. The mentality is good. We have plenty but we need time. It is a new project. We are building a team and sometimes it is normal to play worse.
      “We played well and we didn’t win but now it will be a big boost for us. People need to believe and trust in us and we go to the final with the chance of winning the first trophy of the season.”
      Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, on the other hand, will be expecting more from his players after a drab 0-0 draw at Everton.
      Emery told Sky Sports: “We are frustrated because we had chances to score, but football is like that. You can control the game as you want but it’s not enough sometimes and today was not enough.
      “We are not happy with one point only, we are happy because this is the way and we increased our level before playing like that. We played a good personality today.
      “I am happy because we are getting stronger in our ideal style and feeling comfortable and confident in playing in the way we are continually creating. The point is not enough, we have to accept it.
      “But how we play, how we worked and how we showed our capacity on the pitch, this is the way. Now we get some rest days, we deserve. It. But I want to show and transmit to the players, this is the way.”
      When is Chelsea vs Aston Villa?

      Chelsea’s clash with Aston Villa will take place on Friday, January 26.
      The game will be played at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea vs Aston Villa will kick off at 7.45pm GMT.

      Is Chelsea vs Aston Villa on TV?

      Unfortunately, Chelsea’s clash with Aston Villa hasn’t been selected for TV despite the Friday night fixture.
      Tottenham’s clash with Manchester City will be shown on terrestrial TV instead.

      Team news
      Chelsea have an extensive injury list which includes Christopher Nkunku, Lesley Ugochukwu, Marc Cucurealla and Romelo Lavia.
      Reece James and Wesley Fofana are also both still out of action with knee and hamstring injuries respectively.
      One positive for Chelsea is the return of Ben Chilwell, who was brilliant in the Blues’ 6-1 win over Middlesbrough.
      Emilio Buendía and Tyrone Minos continue to recover from their ACL injuries, while Lucas Digne is also still out.
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      Chelsea – 11/10
      Draw – 12/5
      Villa – 23/10
      Both teams to score YES – 3/5

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      Dream Team bosses should revert to familiar Manchester City favourites amid busy schedule

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      DREAM TEAM managers don’t need much encouragement to back Manchester City to the hilt.Pep Guardiola’s side have generally provided tidal waves of points as a collective since the decorated tactician settled on English shores and their monumental treble last season only underlined their pedigree.
      Truth be told, there is rarely a bad time to jam-pack your XI with Etihad residents but we’re on the brink of what should be a particularly fruitful spell due to a scheduling quirk (or two).

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      “Where did that lead you? Back to me…”Credit: Dream Team
      Firstly, Man City are among the 14 top flight clubs in FA Cup action prior to their regular Premier League commitments in Gameweek 21.
      They travel to Tottenham on Friday night (admittedly something of a bogey fixture in recent years) before what is expected to be a comfortable home game against Burnley in midweek.
      They will then visit Brentford in Gameweek 22 – nothing audacious so far.
      But here’s where things really pick up.
      In Gameweek 23, City will host Everton on the Saturday before flying to Copenhagen for their Champions League round of 16 first leg.
      At the time of writing, City are the only team scheduled to play twice in Gameweek 23 and it’s likely to remain that way.
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      That alone should pique your interest but wait, there’s more.
      City also have two fixtures to fulfil in Gameweek 24 when they’re scheduled to face Chelsea and Brentford in back-to-back home games – the latter being a rearranged fixture initially disrupted by the Club World Cup.
      The Bees and Arsenal (due to face Porto) are the only other clubs set to play twice in Gameweek 24.
      Dream Team’s most transferred-in player ahead of Gameweek 21Credit: Getty
      To clarify, City are currently scheduled to play SEVEN fixtures between Gameweeks 21 and 24.
      To put that into perspective, the majority of Premier League clubs will only fulfil five fixtures in the same time frame, with some teams down to four.
      FA Cup fourth round replays would change the outlook somewhat but that works both ways – if City draw at Spurs this Friday they’ll end up playing eight games across the next four Gameweeks!
      And the congestion doesn’t stop there.
      If Guardiola’s men get past Spurs and book themselves in the FA Cup fifth round, they’ll double up in Gameweek 25 (and Gameweek 26, when Copenhagen visit the Etihad).
      City’s rearranged away day to the Bees falling so close to the start of their Champions League knockout campaign has given them a hectic schedule and while that may cause fatigue, from a Dream Team perspective it’s a gift-wrapped present of sizeable proportions.
      You can expect many of the top teams to feature five, six, seven or even eight City players at various points across the next few weeks if budget allows.
      Haaland is evidently close to a returnCredit: Instagram/Man City
      Kevin De Bruyne (£6.4m) is already by far and away the most-popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 21, with Julian Alvarez (£4.3m) also among the top five.
      One potential game-change is the possible return of Erling Haaland (£7.9m) with the prolific poacher having been pictured in team training this week.
      Phil Foden (£5.3m) is actually the best performer among his team-mates at this stage having racked up 198 points via ten goals and nine assists.
      And that’s before we analyse the respective merits of Bernardo Silva (£4.1m), Rodri (£3.5m), Jeremy Doku (£4.1m) and Kyle Walker (£3.1m), all of whom have 100+ points to their name.
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      Defeat at Spurs on Friday would temper expectations somewhat but even so, the double headers in Gameweeks 23 and 24 promise very healthy returns.
      Make sure you have suitable City representation at the opportune moments.

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      Tottenham vs Man City: Get £30 in free bets for the FA Cup when you stake £10 with talkSPORT BET

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      MANCHESTER CITY travel to Tottenham on Friday night as the FA Cup pairs two of the competition’s favourites in the 4th round.Bookmakers talkSPORT BET are offering brand new customers an excellent £30 in free bets when they stake just £10 on any of the football this week – including Friday’s tie!
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      Pre-tournament favourites Manchester City are odds-on to progress beyond this round, though it’s fair to say it’s a tie they’d have rather avoided.
      Not only have City failed to beat Tottenham in five meetings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, they haven’t SCORED in any of the five games – losing every single one of them.
      Spurs will also take heart from the performance in the league at the start of last month, which saw them come from behind twice to claim a dramatic 3-3 draw.
      They’re quite big odds for FA Cup glory but those odds will be slashed considerably if they get through this one.
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      Newport vs Man Utd tips and free bets for FA Cup 4th round clash with talkSPORT BET

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      NEWPORT COUNTY are aiming to claim a mammoth FA Cup scalp on Sunday when they welcome Manchester United to Rodney Parade.We’ve picked out our top tip for the 4th round clash with talkSPORT BET – who are offering brand new customers an incredible £30 in free bets when they stake just £10 on football!
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      League Two Newport have lost just once in their last 10 games in all competitions – at promotion-chasing Wrexham – though find themselves in midtable at this stage.
      Their latest win actually came against Wrexham last weekend before attention turns to United’s visit.
      They’re a huge 22/1 with talkSPORT BET to beat Erik ten Hag’s side.
      United progressed beyond lower league opposition in the last round, winning away at Wigan.
      That win helped end a run that saw United win just once in their last games prior, and they’ve only won three games since the end of November.
      They’re a short price to progress here – 1/16 to win the game in fact!
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      Manchester United should win this. Should, being the main word here.
      And we think they will get over the line eventually but maybe not quite as easily as they should.
      Newport have conceded just four times in the last six games and the home backing could make for a stuffy start to the game for the visitors.
      Class and quality should prevail in the end, however.

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      What’s the talkSPORT BET offer?
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      Register a new account and deposit using a debit card.
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      Then what happens?
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      On settlement of the total qualifying bet amount, your account will be credited with:

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      *18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10 on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 3x £10 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly

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      A responsible gambler is someone who:

      Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
      Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
      Never chase their losses
      Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
      Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk
      Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org

      Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
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