FA Cup 4th Round Draw …
Chelsea are as short as 15/8 (2.87) to win the 2007 FA Cup after being drawn at home to lower league opposition for the second round running. The 4th round draw saw the Blues paired with League One Nottingham Forest and Bet Direct responded by cutting Jose Mourinho’s men to 15/8 from 9/4.
Manchester United were also handed a home tie but they must overcome in-form Portsmouth. Local bookie Betfred viewed it as a favourable draw and cut Sir Alex Ferguson’s men to 11/4. (3.75)
Arsenal were also drawn at home but face a tougher task against Bolton. Sporting Odds, bet365 and Betfred all responded by drifting the Gunners out to 9/2 (5.50).
Spurs, moved to 4th favourite, after being drawn to host either Southend or Barnsley (if they win their replay against Cardiff) were cut to 9s at most bookies – although Premierbet still offer 12-1. (13.00)
Blackburn are fifth favourites in most books now after beating Everton and will be playing wway to either QPR or Luton. Rovers men range from 16-1 at bet365 to 25-1 at Betfred.
Newcastle are general 20/1 shots. If they win their replay against Birmingham then they’ll have a home clash at St James’ either Reading or Burnley.
Fourth Round Full Draw
Arsenal v Bolton
West Ham v Watford
Bristol City or Coventry v Hull or Middlesbrough
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest
Chester or Ipswich v Swansea
Cardiff or Spurs v Southend or Barnsley
Barnet or Colchester v Peterborough or Plymouth
Birmingham or Newcastle v Reading or Burnley
Derby v Bristol Rovers
Sheffield Wednesday or Man City v Southampton
Crystal Palace v Preston
Manchester United v Portsmouth
Blackpool v Norwich
QPR or Luton v Blackburn
Wolves or Oldham v West Brom
Leicester or Fulham v Stoke
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