Cicero 3,552 Posted March 3, 2017 Middlesbrough vs Manchester City Arsenal vs Lincoln City Tottenham vs Millwall Chelsea vs Manchester United Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storts 1,743 Posted March 4, 2017 Millllllllllllllllll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,552 Posted March 4, 2017 5 hours ago, Cannabis said: I can't see anything other than the favourites going through. Middlesbrough have been struggling for a while and will have one eye on the league considering where they are and even though City had a wobble against Huddersfield I expect them to turn the screw and get through this round. Likewise, I expect Arsenal to comfortably progress against the last non-league team in the competition. Home advantage and a vastly superior sqaud should be enough to see them through. Finally, Spurs should breeze past Millwall (despite the latter putting in some decent performances this year) and the only ''tough tie'' so to speak will be won by Manchester United. Mourinho would rather chew off his own penis than be dumped out of the cup by his former team and I think he will have just enough about him to edge past Conte who's main focus will be on winning the league - this final game however is without doubt the most interesting. City, Arsenal, Spurs & United to progress. He takes the FA Cup seriously, as he should. Look at our lineup against Wolves, all starting XI bar two. United have this matched squished in between European fixtures, and the fact this is at the bridge, we'd be mad to not give everything we have and there shouldn't be any excuses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Bruce Almighty 2,764 Posted March 11, 2017 Come on Lincoln Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trago 6 Posted March 11, 2017 I agree it does look very much like all the favourites will make the semis. I'd love it for the 4 underdogs to go through as I love the romance of the cup. If anyone wants to throw a pound away, I've just checked the odds on Boro, Millwall, Lincoln and Man U to proceed and it's paying 19890/1 😂😂 now if these teams played each other 19890 times, do I think all 4 could go through at the same time at least once. Yes I do, so I'm all in with £1. Wish me luck (I just hope the mrs doesn't find out 😜) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roversgirl 36 Posted March 11, 2017 Very easy for Man City so far and Boro have just lost Gestede to injury who was starting to trouble to City centre backs. I can't see Boro coming back into this unless the City players become complacent. Traore is such a frustrating player - plenty of talent and very quick but his final ball is terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inverted 1,262 Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) City should be out of sight here. Edit: 2-0, finally, from Aguero. Feel fairly confident that that's game over. Edited March 11, 2017 by Inverted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,552 Posted March 11, 2017 Boro are a special kind of shit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Cicero said: Boro are a special kind of shit very special kind of boring as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inverted 1,262 Posted March 11, 2017 Really outrageously negative, unimaginative approach. Pack the box and hoof it up to Traore and Negredo/Gestede. They played better at the start of the season, iirc. It's a shame, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 come on then, Lincoln!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cure 193 Posted March 11, 2017 On 04/03/2017 at 9:03 AM, Cannabis said: I can't see anything other than the favourites going through. Middlesbrough have been struggling for a while and will have one eye on the league considering where they are and even though City had a wobble against Huddersfield I expect them to turn the screw and get through this round. Likewise, I expect Arsenal to comfortably progress against the last non-league team in the competition. Home advantage and a vastly superior sqaud should be enough to see them through. Finally, Spurs should breeze past Millwall (despite the latter putting in some decent performances this year) and the only ''tough tie'' so to speak will be won by Manchester United. Mourinho would rather chew off his own penis than be dumped out of the cup by his former team and I think he will have just enough about him to edge past Conte who's main focus will be on winning the league - this final game however is without doubt the most interesting. City, Arsenal, Spurs & United to progress. I'd agree although I could somehow see Lincoln beating Arsenal. Unlikely and controversial but it could happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 I'm inclined to say Lincoln have dominated the first 15 minutes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 a very surprising yellow card for Granit Xhaka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 69 855 Posted March 11, 2017 He is shit! No idea what Xhaka offers this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 Brilliant from Arnold and Lincoln. Best chance of the game and well saved by Cech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cure 193 Posted March 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, StanLCFC said: a very surprising yellow card for Granit Xhaka Read the other day that Xhaka used to get booked all the time at Monchengladbach and Basel. Also read earlier today that Xhaka himself said players needed to be careful to avoid giving Lincoln an advantage. Living up to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inverted 1,262 Posted March 11, 2017 Don't envy those players, still level with a conference side after 30 mins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 69 855 Posted March 11, 2017 This is Terrible from Arsenal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inverted 1,262 Posted March 11, 2017 If this is still 0-0 at HT, Twitter is gonna be bursting with the patter. 'Min the Imps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 Walcott slots in after a bit of pinball in the area. 1-0 Arsenal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cure 193 Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Well Walcott scores just as half-time looms. Was quite a poor attempt really... very unfortunate. I still feel Lincoln have looked the better side this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 Chris Sutton's voice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 Especially with how strong Arsenal's squad is. pretty much a first team and struggled to a 1-0 lead at HT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 Lincoln's keeper has been excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 3-0 Arsenal now. Since HT, seems like Arsenal have taken this game more seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 2,607 Posted March 11, 2017 The only reason this scoreline has occurred is because Lincoln City's players are now tired and can't recover their positions in time. This is a physical difference between the two teams because the football difference (minimal) was seen in the first period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 9,073 Posted March 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, SirBalon said: The only reason this scoreline has occurred is because Lincoln City's players are now tired and can't recover their positions in time. This is a physical difference between the two teams because the football difference (minimal) was seen in the first period. spot on. Lincoln exerted a hell of a lot in the first half and would have been a bit demoralised with the goal conceded just before HT as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 69 855 Posted March 11, 2017 It has been a poor display in the first half. Again Xhaka cant be trusted not even against a non league team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cure 193 Posted March 11, 2017 Can't help but feel a little sorry for Lincoln at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
