Back a minnow with bite in the FA Cup today.
George Graham once described visiting Wrexham in North Wales in January as his “lowest moment”, which as TripAdvisor reviews go seems a little harsh, as they do have a big M&S.
Arsenal ’s historic cupset probably had something to do with former boss George’s bleak view. That 1992 game might just get a mention when Sheffield United visit the Racecourse Ground (4.30pm, BBC One).
Some talk of ‘Hollywood endings’ is long odds-on too.
But steaming in for Championship high-fliers United at 4/5 looks iffy.
Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom is apparently well up for shuffling his pack, and Wrexham punch a division higher than advertised.
They are far from ironclad at the back though, and OVER 2.5 goals at 4/5 (Hills) is the pick of the coinflips.
Worldie hunters should seek out Wrexham’s Aaron Hayden ‘anytime scorer’ at the standout 10/1 (Bet365).
With Chelsea as a kid, the defender has more lately emerged as a serious goal threat – a 9/4 ‘anytime’ offer would be nearer the mark on his raw numbers this season.
Brighton seem to have a hoodoo-hold over visitors Liverpool (1.30pm, ITV ). A 3-0 Prem defeat a fortnight ago poked Jurgen Klopp to tear up that XI and get a sparkier show at Wolves in the last round – but we’re guessing who he’ll play today.
Tuesday’s long-range hero Harvey Elliott would surely relish a poke at Brighton’s shaky cat Robert Sanchez – the 22/1 (Hills) ‘Elliott scores from outside the box’ is a fun angle if he starts.
Stevenage might well have cashed in their share of FA Cup magic at Aston Villa in the last round.
Today’s trip to the Potteries (2pm) is another big ask, although you could argue that these days the side most likely to struggle ‘on a wet night at Stoke’ is Stoke.
They are W4 D3 L7 at home, but with boss Alex Neil fancied to play his strongest hand, I like a ‘Stoke clean sheet’ at 21/20 (Hills).
Over in Spain, Real Madrid v Real Sociedad (8pm) looks full of goals – red-hot Karim Benzema is fair at 11/10 (Paddy) ‘anytime scorer’ for the hosts.
Last week: Winners at 8/1, 11/2, 5/2 & 10/11
